Procurement Manager: Irrigation

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Overview This role is for a Procurement Manager specializing in Irrigation for the OVK - Group. The position involves developing and implementing the group's irrigation category strategy, managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory, and providing support to branches and customers within the agricultural irrigation sector. What you will do * Develop and implement the group's irrigation category strategy, growth plan and annual budget. * Identify new product lines, brands, market opportunities, and geographic expansions. * Negotiate supplier terms, pricing, rebates, discounts, service levels, and exclusivity where appropriate. * Manage and develop the Product Series Manager: Irrigation and ensure clear accountability. * Support branch managers and marketers with technical advice, great quotes, and joint customer visits. * Determine inventory policies, revenue goals, availability, inventory age, and the DC/direct-delivery model. * Ensure product quality, warranty and claims management, supplier compliance, and applicable standards. * Analyze sales, margin, and inventory reports and report monthly on performance and improvement actions. * Lead training and product introduction for branches and sales staff. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in agricultural irrigation, with proven commercial and technical expertise. * Proven experience in purchasing, supplier negotiation, inventory and category management; management and leadership experience. * Good understanding of irrigation design, pumps, pipes, valves, filters, pivots, drip and micro irrigation. * Relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, irrigation, engineering, supply chain or business management will be beneficial. * Knowledge of irrigation design programmes, AS400 and membership of SABI or other relevant professional bodies will strengthen applications. * Willingness to visit and travel regularly with branches, suppliers, marketers, and customers. * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. * Accuracy, accountability, and the ability to perform under operational pressure. * Service-oriented mindset and good cooperation with internal role players. Who should apply This role is suitable for experienced professionals with at least 10 years in agricultural irrigation, possessing strong commercial and technical skills. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in purchasing, supplier negotiation, inventory, and category management, along with leadership experience. A good understanding of various irrigation components and systems is required. Applicants should be willing to travel regularly and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Accuracy, accountability, the ability to work under pressure, a service-oriented mindset, and good cooperation skills are essential. A relevant tertiary qualification and knowledge of specific irrigation design programmes, AS400, or professional body memberships are considered beneficial. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/procurement-manager-irrigation-ovk-group Source: myjobmag

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