DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·     Develops and executes a defined strategy for packaging procurement which is understood and supported by stakeholders.

·     Is a key contributor to the new product development or product change process.

·     Maintains a spend category balanced scorecard aligned to the company goals focussed on key metrics.

·     Ensures goods and services are procured competitively according to overall value for the business and not just price.

·     Drives and tracks projects which would lead to improved cost, quality or service.

·     Negotiates prices, terms and contractual commitments that are in the best interest of the company balanced with sustainable business relationships with our suppliers.

·     Inputs into and works within a given budget to purchase goods and services.

·     Manages stock-holding value with the aim to reduce cash allocated to stocks without compromising on service.

·     Ensures on-time supply of materials to meet production requirements and issues are highlighted proactively with mitigation plans.

·     Procures goods and service in accordance with the company ethical, quality and environment/health and safety policies.

·     Checks invoices for accuracy and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment.

·     Drives supplier development actions such as performance management; reviews; risk assessments to ensure our suppliers are meeting our requirements.

·     Accountable for inputting accurate master data for suppliers and materials to ensure the enterprise system can automate as much of the ordering process accurately as possible.

·     Contributes to company BBBEE targets by driving improvement in preferential procurement and balancing this against cost, quality, and service.

·     Contributes to the business profitability outlook by sourcing market information and converting this to future assumed pricing for costing purposes. This includes the business budget process.

·     Leads the professional and compliant management of their assigned warehouse including managing the staff and efficient operations.

·     Assures continued supply by developing alternative sources as a risk mitigation strategy

·     Establish, guide, direct and drive the packaging procurement team in terms of overall company strategy and objectives.

·     Identify and timeously address problems and opportunities central to business success.

·     Plan, select, develop, and maintain suitable staff capabilities for the department.

·     Develop and maintain a high-performance team.

·     Proactively manage stakeholders to support your company goals (internal customers and supplier mindset).

·     Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements, meet principles of sound corporate governance, and accepted environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.

·     Maintains a good relationship with the leadership team and ensuring that contract awards are positioned for input and approval.

REQUIRMENTS:

·     Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.

·     Proficient in the MS Office

·     At least 5 years’ relevant experience in procurement or packaging development.

·     At least 2 years’ experience in the management of staff.

·     Principles and practices of policy development and administration.

·     Principles and practices of procurement and contract negotiation and administration.

·     Principles and practices of inventory management.

·     Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

·     Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

·     Related National and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

·     Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

·     Leadership.

·     Communication skills.

·     Problem Solving skills.

·     Adaptability.

·     Time Management.

·     Team Building.

 

 

Should you wish to apply, please forward your CV together with your Certified ID copy and qualifications to recruit@beyerschocs.co.za. Recruitment will be done in accordance with the EE Plan. The closing date for applications is on Wednesday 27 November 2024.

Should you not receive any feedback from the Human Resources department within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application as unsuccessful.