Purchasing Manager - Lichtenburg

The client is a new entrant to the Cement Industry, and is committed to creating an inspiring environment that offers opportunities of growth to all employees. We are searching for talented individuals to join our team at the Aganang Operation located outside Itsoseng, 25 km West of Lichtenburg, North West Province.

The incumbent will be responsible for commercial and materials management functions; planning, directing and co-ordinating the activities of buyers and store workers involved in the purchasing of materials, products and services. They will be responsible for all raw material, packaging and services procurement along with all other procurement requirements focused on best quality, best price and best terms of business.

Job responsibilities include:
•Full management of the procurement and materials management department
•Sourcing of company requirements, locally and internationally
•Negotiation of contract terms, price, delivery, quality and terms of payment
•Application of sound knowledge of commercial and material management best practices including contract management
•Coaching and guiding subordinates
•Develop, evaluate and implement procurement and materials management policies and procedures
•Vendor and supplier evaluations and record management
•Claims management
•Cash flow projections and purchase statistics reporting

Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Finance
•Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment
•Good knowledge of MS Office applications – Advanced spreadsheet design in MS Excel
•People management experience and skills

Competencies:
•Negotiation and decision making skills
•Sound knowledge of internal control systems and statutory requirements of a health, financial and commercial environment including VAT, BBBEE and import regulations
•Good communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to make presentations to groups of people
•People leadership skills including – Conflict resolution; problem solving; Work team meeting facilitation, chairing of meetings, conducting of performance management discussions
•Well organized, accurate and ability to work under pressure
•Aptitude for financial figures and for working with financial software
•Knowledge of safety rules and regulations