Careers / Procurement Manager
Exciting opportunity to work at Head Office. ACDC Dynamics, a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of quality products in the electrical, electronics, pumps, and tools industry is looking for an experienced and dynamic Procurement Manager.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
We are looking for someone to manage the company’s supply of products and services.
Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategist to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organisation partnerships
- Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
- Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries
- Examine and test existing contracts
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and
- expectations of the company
- Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
- Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
REQUIREMENTS:
- An Electrical or similar technical qualification will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
- Talent in negotiations and networking
- Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
- Experience in collecting and analysing data
- Strong leadership capabilities
- BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Time keeping abilities
- Self-starter
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Show Tenacity in difficult circumstances
- Good organisational and Admin skills
IF YOU MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS THEN PLEASE APPLY TODAY TO BE PART OF THE ACDC DYNAMIC TEAM!
Please send CV to: careers@acdc.co.za and in subject line add – Procurement Manager - LM