· Procurement Management – Oversee all procurement activities within the region, including end-to-end procurement processes. Negotiate pricing, rates, and contracts, achieve savings targets, conduct market analysis and benchmarking, and continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
· Supplier Management – Build, maintain, and strengthen supplier relationships. Source new suppliers to improve competitiveness, monitor SLA performance, and drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, cost and delivery.
· Stores & Inventory Management – oversee all store operations including receiving, issuing and stock control. Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity. Manage and support stores personnel
· Order & MRP Management – Oversee purchase order processing and stock item management. Manage daily MRP activities to ensure optimal stock levels, ensure timely replenishment, resolve delays, and expedite outstanding orders.
· Cycle Counts & Reporting – Conduct and manage cycle counts, weekly and bi-weekly stock takes. Analyze, report, and communicate results to management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across procurement and stores.
· Team Support & Compliance – Provide guidance and support to procurement and stores personnel under the guidance of the National Procurement manager.
· Savings & Cost Optimization – Responsible for achieving national procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, cost reduction programs, and continuous identification of value improvement opportunities across the business.
