RPO Recruitment’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of an Strategic Purchasing Manager in Gauteng. The successful candidate will lead the procurement/purchasing Category of the company and drive strategic sourcing and compliance within the business unit but also align to the group practices. They will also develop, implement and manage sourcing strategies in line with GI strategy to drive down cost without the jeopardy of quality and to strategically lead category management initiatives, procurement transaction and operational activities and deliver on sourcing saving targets and process improvements targets.

Responsibilities:

• Formal & informal meetings with senior management to help execute strategic objectives for GI.
• Understand the business strategy, the customers and our products to communicate and deploy the vision in a meaningful way into the department
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies through RFx, Double Source, BBBEE to optimise price, quality and delivery.
• Responsible for the development, documenting and implementing the Division’s procurement process which will drive efficiency, cost savings and profitability
• Lead according to the culture and values of GIM and in accordance with the Saint-Gobain Principles and Conduct and Action.
• With support of the Human Resources Department, oversee all the HR issues relating to recruitment, development and training of employees as well as appropriate succession planning.
• Involvement in preparing the annual procurement budget, approval, implementation and control.
• Responsible for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting, and reviews in comparison to targets and budget.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, procedures and purchasing charter
• Manage the supply base and manage supplier performance.

Requirements:

• Matric
• 3 year degree BCom Degree / Diploma
• SAPICS / CIPS Certification essential
• 7 years plus experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role.
• Specific knowledge of steel buying essential
• Analytical thinking and using logic to address work-related issues.
• Knowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.