Procurement Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
● Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or Equivalent
● Professional Member of a relevant Procurement and Supply Institution e.g CIPS.
● Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Accpac or similar
● Knowledge of NEC contract suite highly desirable
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
● Proven track record in purchasing management
● Must have an assertive, tough and no-nonsense type personality
● Strong negotiator
● BBBEE purchasing compliance
● High ethics to ensure adherence to Corporate Governance
● Ability to build relationships
● Well developed communication skills
● Must constantly demonstrate a “whatever it takes” attitude
● Must have initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision
● Must be able to motivate and manage staff
● Must be able to work effectively with staff at all levels in the company
JOB DESCRIPTION
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
● Minimum of 10 years experience as a Buyer in Procurement and Supply environment.
● Minimum of 5 years experience in a Supervisory position in Procurement and Supply environment.
● Experience in an engineering or power plant environment added advantage.
CORE FUNCTIONS:
● Establish & maintain a safe work environment
● Review existing procurement procedures and suggest amendments. Implement process to streamline
entire procurement function
● Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
● Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company to
ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
● Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
● Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
● Assist and develop evaluation criteria
● Implement the formal use of the company’s contracts
● Examine and test existing contracts
● Create Procurement Budget and ensure expenditure is within acceptable levels from budget
● Ensure tight control over Budget Holders and their staff in terms of all procurement and buying power
limits
● Negotiate to obtain optimum prices from both Suppliers and Contractors at suitable service levels
● Negotiate annual and/or periodic contracts with Suppliers and Contractors applying appropriate and
approved terms and conditions of Contracts and Tenders
● Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
● Promote BBBEE procurement and develop BBBEE suppliers
● Manage Supplier and Enterprise development initiatives
● Knowledge of inventory and stores management to assist the Stores Manager where possible with
planning to ensure optimum levels and availability of Consumables, including spares
● Manage coal purchasing
● Ensure proper coal planning and delivery needs
● Ensure that all documentation is properly dealt with
● Ensure Team members are competent and productive
● Coordinates removal or disposal of scrap and surplus materials.
● Receive, check and authorise time sheets and ensure timeous submission to Payroll Dept
● Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with Disciplinary Code
● Ensure company communications are accurately carried down to your Team
● Provide development plans, counselling, review feedback and identify training needs of direct reports
● Assist in the development of appropriate KPI s for your department and then report on them monthly
● Ensure relevant staff, especially Budget Holders are adequately trained in the procurement field
● Ensure the data integrity of the IT system
● In consultation with key Heads of Department, prepare annual Procurement Budget
● Ensure good management of team members time and attendance
● Carry out Monthly Reporting, including:
Variance reporting from Average Costs and explanation thereof when applicable
Expenditure, including a full breakdown thereof
Consumption reports for different Departments
Capex reports
● Actively participate and encourage good housekeeping, teamwork and upholding of superior
standards and general maintenance in your plant
● Consistently demonstrate a “Whatever it Takes” attitude
● Be fully conversant with & adhere to general and plant safety regulations
● Be aware of and pursue the objectives of the KPS Employee Equity Plan
● Develop & understand an in-depth knowledge of power plant operation and generation of electricity
● Constantly endeavour to improve the efficiency of the department and the service it provides
Highly competitive salary.