EXECUTIVE PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE, WESTERN CAPE: Our client, a National Brand in the Manufacturing Sector, is looking for an Executive Procurement and Contracts Manager to ensure the optimal supply of quality raw materials, goods and services in line with business requirements, and optimal management of working capital. REQUIREMENTS ARE: Degree with a logistics, commercial or supply chain focus; 10 years relative experience, procurement strategy, supplier management, regulatory requirements, procurement processes and procedures, risk management and procurement system management; Excellent computer literacy level; Code EB driver’s licence and own transport; Bilingual in both English and Afrikaans; Exceptional interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: Develop the formulation and implementation of the procurement strategy; Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures; Identify, plan and lead major change initiatives and efficiency improvement activities in procurement to meet current and future business needs; Oversee and control the review of procurement to ensure continual development and improvement of services; Contract development and management in line with policies and procedures; Procurement system design, implement and maintain; Delivery deadlines are met and quality control initiatives are in place; Procurement reporting; Accountability for risk management within the procurement environment; Continued industry best practice is researched and considered; Develop and maintain relationships with key external partners and vendors; Preparation of plans and budgets for the procurement environment; Determining resource levels and ensures achievement of goals set; Execution of procurement best practice and cost saving initiatives; Identify cost saving and margin enhancing opportunities and initiatives; Direct line of business purchasing activity in accordance with company policy. Forward CV, preferably in Word (.doc / .docx) format. In addition to the CV, include Certificate of Highest Qualification, ID copy and Payslip. If you haven’t received any call back about the vacancy you have applied for within 21 days, then your application was unsuccessful. Good luck! Email: [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:30:47 +0000