SA Metal Group has a position for a committed, hardworking and motivated National Procurement Manager to manage the Procurement Department. The role focuses on managing, maintaining and developing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting operational excellence across the SA Metal Group.

The National Procurement Manager is responsible for the effective procurement from essential services to negotiating multi million Rand agreements at National level. The National Procurement Manager is tasked with the management of the two procurement teams: one situated in Cape Town and one team which is based in Gauteng to perform to high standards of delivery and excellence.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and improving documented standards for procurement and processes which will result in minimizing procurement risk.
• Developing and maintaining organizational procurement capacity by providing training and support to staff with regard to procurement processes and policies.
• Providing operational support and advice to leadership, management and staff in relation to procurement.
• Ensuring procurement activities contribute towards the efficiency, cost saving and profitability of the company.
• Liaise with other departments within the organisation to establish and support their requirements.
• Monitoring and improving the company’s procurement and inventory systems and processes.
• Facilitating expenditure reviews in order to identify opportunities to add value through improved procurement.
• Researching new legislation and amendments to ensure validity and applicability of conditions of purchase.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Policy, procedures and relevant guidelines, ensuring good and ethical practice.
• Meeting with suppliers and negotiate terms of contracts, rates and prices.
• Ability to negotiate high value contracts.
• Experience in successfully managing inventory, stores and stock management.
• Knowledge of MRP.
• Monthly reporting to Exco management.
• Oversee preparation, review and process of purchase orders.
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of detailed administration of all procurement activities.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE criteria.
• Supplier performance and relationship management.
• Knowledge and understanding of contractual terms – proven contract management of multi million Rand agreements.
• Full knowledge of the supplier onboarding requirements.
• Strategic planning with regard to market and economic trends in order to mitigate risk and benefit the company’s financial expenditure.
• Responsible for managing nine staff across both Gauteng and Cape Town.
• Understanding of industrial health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the procurement process (procure to pay cycle).
• Knowledge of international INCO terms.
• Knowledge of import documentation requirements.
• Oversee financial year end stock takes.

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Procurement Management/Inventory Management
• Com or a Project Management qualification may be an added advantage
• Minimum ten years’ previous experience in a senior managerial position in the following environment: production/operational/engineering environment
• MS Office Suite – intermediate
• Recent ACCPAC experience essential
• Knowledge of Fraxion ordering system is advantageous
• Financial knowledge and background
• Proven strong negotiation skills
• Technical engineering knowledge would be advantageous i.e. ability to interpret technical drawings
• Willingness to travel nationally on a monthly basis

Qualifying Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills on all levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Being self-motivated and results-driven
• Being disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Conflict resolution capabilities
• Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities
• Time and priority management
• Excellent standards of execution
• Proven strong management ability