PROCUREMENT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

Position: Procurement Manager – Construction Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng Duration: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Type of Business: Construction Remuneration: R Purpose of the Job: The basic function of the Purchasing Manager is to procure, expedite and schedule deliveries of materials and services to jobsite. Main Functions: · Maintain and implement construction proforma / budget for each project · Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers · Create scopes of work · Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs · Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary · Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations · Ensure accurate take offs to ensure budgets are accurate · Research new materials for design and cost savings · Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies · Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification · Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers · Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work · Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines · Assist in maintaining company quality control program · Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability · Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes · Handle change order requests · Forecast upcoming demand · Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems · Manage materials/equipment inventory Requirements: · N.Dip/ Degree supply chain management or logistics · Required: Two (2) years in the construction business, much of which has been in purchasing. · Preferred: Five (5) years in the construction industry with experience in engineering or estimating purchasing with a building envelope firm in construction or maintenance area. Applicants must have the following skills and knowledge: · Ability to read and understand construction plans · Ability to accurately describe and assess the status of a construction project and be ready to provide possible solutions when necessary · Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with subcontractors, suppliers and clients · Excellent negotiation skills · Excellent problem solving abilities and experience with complex transactions with little supervision · Excellent computer skills and the willingness to learn company created software for managing projects · Excellent time management Career Advice: Applicants please note that a specific consultant is dealing with this vacancy. To apply for this position please submit your CV along with all your supporting documents, such a payslip and any certificates.