Procurement Manager

Job Description

Our Client in the Agricultural industry is looking for an innovative Procurement Manager to lead our procurement and warehouse functions. You will lead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes following this right through to the distribution center function.

You will be a procurement and Inventory expert who is specialized in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services as well as have a highly efficient product inventory background. You will ensure quality control and adherence to the company’s policies and procedures. You will have experience in budgeting and forecasting with the ability to plan ahead to ensure business continuity. You will demonstrate the understanding of the entire procurement life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all purchases are bought at the most competitive prices, delivered on time, and meeting agreed quality standards.
• Develop key vendor business plans to generate sales growth and ensure rebate support programs are maximized and industry leading.
• Management, maintenance and recording of supplier contracts including service agreements, terms and conditions, and product quality standards.
• Forecasting likely levels of demand for products to meet business needs and ensuring a constant check on our inventory levels and obsolescence rates across the range.
• Managing inventory across multiple locations nationwide.
• Assisting in resolving Stock Valuation variances and reconciling.
• Ensure a close working relationship with the management team respecting current structure whilst aligning on operational improvements in our procurement process.
• Achieve agreed targets in terms of cost price reductions, service levels and rebates.
• Work on minimum and maximum order quantities and establishing an inventory replenishment system.
• Leading the Distribution Centre Warehouse Management team by providing clear direction and support to this vital part of the supply chain.
• You will be responsible for the importation of goods and understanding the effects of exchange rates, transport costs, and duties.
• You will be customer focused.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Procurement and Contract Management or Similar
• Ability to demonstrate negotiation abilities.
• Fully conversant with modern procurement and systemic purchasing techniques.
• 3-to-5-year work experience in Procurement and Contract Management or similar
• Ideally has experience providing senior leadership within a supply chain warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail with a commercial acumen to be results orientated.
• Extensive knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning System
• Knowledge of a Quality Management System
• MS Office
• Must be eligible to work in Botswana.

Closing date: COB 18th September 2023, only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

How To Apply

https://www.careers-page.com/pistachio-solutions-2/job/L3836R38