Procurement Manager

About the role

Alfred H Knight, an independent family-owned inspection, analysis and consultancy business serving the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries, is looking for a Procurement Manager in Johannesburg. The role covers the procurement function across Southern Africa, providing strategic and operational leadership for all business units, operational sites, laboratories, inspection and testing facilities and corporate functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a regional procurement strategy, policies, procedures, systems and controls, and drive cost optimisation and value creation
• Develop annual procurement plans and budgets with operational and functional managers, and identify process improvements and automation
• Manage day-to-day procurement for equipment, tools, materials and consumables, and for laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents, PPE, safety equipment, uniforms and OHS supplies
• Coordinate procurement for maintenance, repairs, site establishments, facilities, laboratories and new projects, and set minimum and maximum stock levels
• Oversee corporate procurement for Facilities, Finance, Administration, Marketing, Logistics and Projects, including infrastructure, capital expenditure and facility development projects
• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms and contracts, monitor performance and ensure supplier diversity
• Manage RFQ, RFP and tender processes, evaluate quotations, negotiate contracts and maintain a central contract register
• Ensure compliance with company policy, delegated authorities and South African law such as B-BBEE, and manage supplier disputes
• Control procurement costs, build stakeholder relationships and improve procurement systems and reporting

Required profile

• Minimum 7-10 years in procurement and supply chain management
• At least 3-5 years in a procurement management position covering both operational and strategic procurement
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management or a related discipline
• Experience in mining services, inspection, testing, laboratory operations, engineering or industrial services is advantageous
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, budget management and supplier performance

Required skills

• Strategic procurement management and cost optimisation
• Tender management, contract management and supplier relationship management
• Procurement compliance and governance