Procurement and Logistics Manager Full Time Permanent

Procurement and Logistics Manager – Johannesburg

A Procurement and Logistics Manager position is available in Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

R50 000 – R55 000, negotiable

Benefits include commission

Duration: Permanent

Overview – Procurement and Logistics Manager:

Our client in the medical sector, sources and supplies medical products into Africa, the company has established long-standing relationships with clients in multiple sectors and has excellent staff retention due to the family orientated culture they have developed.

As the Procurement and Logistics Manager you will be responsible for all operations, including quotations, tenders, procurement, shipping, planning and control of activities.

Note: This is an onsite position with no possibility of hybrid or remote working | Only candidates with experience in the medical sector will be considered

Minimum Requirements – Procurement and Logistics Manager:

• Education: Suitably qualified in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• Software: Advanced Microsoft Excel, previous experience using accounting packages and supply chain systems
• Languages: Excellent English communication skills ideally with Portuguese as a first or second language (advantage)
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience with medical product exports with experience in quotation and tender preparation and procurement
• Stock control & stock forecasting
• Development of sustainable strategies
• Working knowledge of all laws and regulations: relating to procurement, customs and tariffs, shipping and freight laws and VAT
• Proven working relationship with medical suppliers

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong strategic and leadership skills
• Strong persuasive, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen and financial skills
• An achievement orientated individual with strong negotiation skills
• Ability to exercise resilience when facing challenges and pressure

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of purchasing to support organizational operations efficiently and cost-effectively
• Strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers
• Monitor and control all aspects of procurement
• Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements
• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors
• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors
• Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
• Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database
• Develop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements
• Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases
• Track purchases from placement until delivery
• Match purchase orders with goods delivered
• Inventory management
• Check stock at warehouse
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements
• Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders
• Verify invoiced amounts with goods received
• Handle invoices and forward to accounting department
• Source comparative quotes within the Medical Industry

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