Procurement Lead at ALMAR Container Group (Pty) Ltd

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier relations & vetting, enhance framework for identifying new suppliers, manage supplier and stakeholder relationships and handle conflict resolution related to vendor performance in delivery of goods and services.
• Value based purchasing
• Contract negotiations – Price control, Contract legalities, Updating Contracts
• Stores management & compliance
• Establish improved procurement processes & software
• Provide Inventory cycling optimisation
• Handle international trade
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
• Coordinate transport & logistics

The ideal candidate should display strengths & competencies in the below areas:

• MS Office proficiency
• Planning & Forecasting
• Exceptional interpersonal & social skills to build a good rapport
• Positive and professional demeanour alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving & reporting skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others on procurement software as well as absorbing emerging procurement trends
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Understanding of business and management principles.
• Have experience with clearing imported goods, handling customs
• CAPEX Budgeting
• Resource & Waste management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in either of the following: Procurement Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Logistics
• A Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)/ KISM.
• At least 4 years’ work experience in procurement
• Experience working in a fabrication/construction industry (beneficial)