Procurement Manager at Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM)

Reference MRMCS22/02/2022

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate with the Head of Supply Chain and implement overall strategic sourcing strategy based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and category spend with benchmarking & risk mitigation.
• Select, evaluate and follow up with vendors on procurement tenders, quotations and orders.
• Liase with Business Unit department heads on their procurement requests and requirements, assuring quick and efficient turn around.
• Enhance the process efficiency of Purchase Request (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) and fulfil the procurement requirements in time at optimized cost without compromising on quality.
• Ensure adherence to Procurement policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable to the company and comply with local laws and regulations.
• Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods and delivery to the plant(s).
• Develop and maintain effective relations with government authorities, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paid.
• Ensure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilization.
• Achieve Cost Savings on procurement of goods and services through effective negotiation, new vendor development, material planning and value engineering.
• Work collaboratively with Cross Functional Teams and Vendors to create strategic value, risk management and gain competitive advantage for the organization.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement program in procurement function and establish high level of performances & standards.
• Coordinating with finance department on budgets, letters of credit and supplier payments.
• Coordinating with the planning department on material requirements.

Requirements    

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / or Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement
• Certified course in Supply Chain / Procurement is preferred
• Minimum 12 to 15 years in ERP based Supply Chain position in a busy manufacturing, steel or FMCG
• Proficiency in End user ERP System – SAP ERP System preferably
• Posses good knowledge of Lean Tools – Six Sigma, Kaizen
• Excellent understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and exhibit team leadership.

The Group subscribes to market-related remuneration. The Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with the applicant’s level of experience and qualifications.