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