Procurement Manager

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**Overview** The Procurement Manager role at Pollock & Associates reports to the Head of Operations, Southern Africa. This position is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement for a well-established international group, with imports at its core. The role focuses on driving the planning, freight, and supplier performance necessary to maintain product availability across multiple African markets. **What you will do** * Lead end-to-end procurement for the group. * Drive demand-plan-driven purchasing and MRP execution across a large, long-tail SKU portfolio. * Manage inventory value, ITR (inventory turnover rate), fill rates, first-pick availability, and obsolete stock. * Oversee inbound ocean and air freight, customs compliance, and export coordination. * Manage a team composed of MRP Controllers and Import/Export staff. * Drive planning, freight, and supplier performance to ensure product availability across multiple African markets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain. * 5+ years’ supply chain experience. * 3+ years managing people (included within the supply chain experience). * Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, order book management, and S&OP. * Demonstrated hands-on ownership of 3,000+ SKUs. * Strong analytical and numerical accuracy. **Who should apply** * Candidates with automotive, industrial, or technical distribution experience are preferred. * Individuals who take full ownership of stock, beyond merely placing purchase orders. * Those who manage performance and discipline with confidence, rather than avoidance. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/procurement-manager-pollock-amp-associates-1 Source: myjobmag

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