Procurement Manager Full Time Permanent

Procurement Manager – Cape Town

A Procurement Manager position is available in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, confident, pro-active and meticulous Procurement Manager in Cape Town.

You must have a relevant tertiary procurement/supply chain qualification and 6 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry, of which at least 2 have been senior or management role.

Experience with tendering and tender procedures, analysing cost variances and negotiating contracts.

Knowledge of SAP systems required. This is a BBBEE role.

• Plan, manage and coordinate the Procurement Team to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Ensure that the company secures the best product and services at the best price, terms and quality.
• Conducts internal cost analysis in order to trend and recommend actions relating to procurement and inventory management decisions.
• Ensure the procurement protocols are objectively upheld and consistently managed by all stakeholders within the company.
• Maintain and update the procurement strategy of the company & ensure successful delivery thereof.
• Maintain detailed awareness of current & emerging best procurement practices and ensure all policies & procedures are aligned.
• Manage non-compliance and non-adherence to procurement policies
• Obtain performance data to monitor & evaluate key suppliers, contractors & service providers.
• Realize & quantify cost savings together with supplier performance & improved terms and quality of service.
• Develop, maintain & monitor performance indicators relating to efficiency & effectiveness of the company’s procurement function & to recommend improvements.
• Ensure adherence to customs & clearance procedures.
• Improving relationships with the purchasing agents from our current suppliers.
• Ensure all policies & procedures with regards to procurement is updated regularly & communicated to team members.
• Annual price negotiations & effective inventory management.
• Deal with big tenders for procurement of large assets that run in line with World Bank procurement procedures.
• Run small tenders for manufacturing items to secure economically advantageous terms.
• Provide contractual input for all purchasing & also conduct overhead efficiency variance analysis
• Analyse manufacturing operations and variances such as price vs usage variances.
• Responsible for providing timely and insightful information & analysis to foster a proactive approach to managing the cost of production.
• Liaise with budget holders to deliver cost reductions, quality improvements or security of supply outcomes.
• Participate in the evaluation of capital projects to identify savings opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations with current and prospective suppliers in conjunction with technical teams and
• Prepare & maintain all procurement contracts and related templates.
• Manage all service level agreements to support operational requirements.
• Tracking & managing of contract renewals and advise business on renewal terms.
• Support the businesses overall transformation objectives and development of strategy and leading the implementation of procurement objectives, including Preferential procurement, Enterprise development, Supplier development and supporting localisation of products.
• Ensure achievement of BBBEE target scores set by the transformation committee through transformation objectives.
• Identification and implementation of appropriate procurement reporting metrics at managerial and business level.
• Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
• Reviewing of warranty policies for existing equipment and support business in the event of warranty claims

• Relevant tertiary procurement/supply chain qualification e.g., BCom degree in Finance or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry, of which at least 2 have been senior or management role.
• Experience with tendering and tender procedures.
• Experience with analysing cost variances and negotiating contracts.
• Knowledge of SAP systems

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