PURCHASING MANAGER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our client in the East Rand is urgently looking for a Purchasing Manager for their Boksburg office.   Subordinates: Purchasing Admin, Shipping& Purchasing Admin, Senior Buyer, Receptionist & Development Manager   Job Purpose: The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for buying the best quality equipment, goods and services for the company at the most competitive rates.             Job Description: ·         Ensuring that there is a flow in the Purchasing Department ·         Good communication by creation of an effective, controlled network ·         Ensure steady flow from suppliers ·         Ensure that the delivery dates are met ·         Ensuring that the suppliers are giving us the best service and price at all times. ·         Planning ·         Managing the purchasing Department ·         Approving all purchase requisitions ·         Sign off all purchase orders ·         Supply rating reports ·         Source new suppliers ·         Standard cost monitoring ·         Check the quality of products supplied by suppliers ·         Ensuring that the day to day running of the purchasing department is done correctly Budget Compliance       ·         Continued customer and effective interdepartmental communication Train and reward subordinates to achieve mutual gratification for company and personal   Qualifications and Experience: • Matric • Diploma in Procurement and Supply • 4 year’s experience as a Purchasing Manager • Fastener related experience • MRP (Material Requirement Planning) experience • Negations with suppliers Skills and Knowledge: • Good spoken and written communication skills • Excellent negotiating and networking skills • Mathematical ability, to work with figures and budgets • Good business sense • Leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of a team • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.   Competencies: • Organised approach to work • Able to analyse data and have good business sense • Good judgement and analytical ability • An organised approach • Accuracy and attention to detail   CVs to: