Procurement Manager

Minimum Requirements: * Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field * Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement role, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity * Understanding of IT infrastructure and related materials * Proven track record of successful Supplier negotiation, including achieving standardized pricing, cost reductions and return-of-stock agreements * Experience managing/overseeing stocktake processes in a multi-site environment * Proficient in MS Office (Excel is critical - must be comfortable with data analysis, reconciliations and reporting) * Acumatica system knowledge and/or prior experience on ERP/procurement systems advantageous * Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and supply chain principles and best practices * Sound understanding of budget management and cost-accounting principles as they relate to procurement * Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle essential * Must be willing and able to travel frequently to branches across South Africa * Review and approve all purchase orders for materials * Follow up on outstanding purchase orders with branches Responsibilities: * Develop, implement and improve a procurement strategy * Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the relevant supply markets - pricing trends, Supplier capacity, lead times and risk factors * Establish and enforce standardized procurement processes, policies and approval frameworks across all branches * Identify procurement risks and put mitigation plans in place before issues arise * Develop and maintain a preferred Supplier list with clearly defined performance benchmarks, pricing structures and contractual obligations * Lead all Supplier negotiations, including contract terms, volume-based pricing, standardised price lists, SLAs and return-of-stock provisions * Negotiate on pricing and secure the most competitive rates in the market * Manage Supplier performance and conduct regular reviews * Own the stocktake process across all branches * Investigate all stocktake results, discrepancies, variances and anomalies without exception * Conduct scheduled and unannounced branch stock audits across the country to verify on-the-ground stock levels and compliance * Administer stock take imports on Acumatica and issue variance reports to relevant Stakeholders * Staff management * Travel frequently to branches across South Africa to conduct stock audits, supplier engagements, etc * Submit regular procurement reports to the CEO covering spend analysis, Supplier performance, stock levels, variance outcomes and cost savings achieved * Assist in the preparation and management of procurement-related budgets * Participate in Safety Training to improve safety standards * Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and procedure TO APPLY: * Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. * Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. * This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. * However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. * Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. * Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. * AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. * If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities. AJ Personnel Recruiter