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- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Bonus: Annual Performance Bonus
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Construction Mining Procurement
- Reference: 2147861
Vacancy Details
Employer: Verve Global Recruitment
- Work with the international teams to ensure all procurement activities (processing requisitions, creating purchase orders, spot purchases, tenders, negotiation, expediting supply, supply market intelligence, benchmark) are carried out to meet the business requirements
- Propose, negotiate and ensure the appropriate Procurement Service Levels to the business
- Monitor and report Procurement KPIs to the international Operations Manager
- Lead initiatives pursuing optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership, establishing plans, directions and controls
- Perform price benchmark to ensure that prices are consistent or better than the market
Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in Benoni working for a leading USA renewable energy organization that specializes in Industrial Solar installations! Hybrid role @ home 3 days per week and 2 days @ office. Work hours are 13h00 to 22h00 Mondays to Thursdays, and Friday’s 10h00 to 18h00.
Main Purpose:
Organization and administration of procurement processes, ensuring all activities are consistent with company policy and general procurement initiatives of the organization.
Responsibilities - may include:
· Working with Project Managers - administration and system updates
· Negotiating with Vendors
· Development and implementation of procurement policies and system strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance management.
· Ensuring the business has timely supply of goods and materials it requires
· Apply Energy Infrastructure procurement processes ensuring all necessary controls, approvals and reporting is carried out
· Drive continuous improvement, best value and quality improvements within the team, actively seeking ways to achieve better outcomes, contributing to ensure key performance and financial targets are met and corrective action taken where necessary
· Leverage resources across all boundaries to support business goals, bringing all expertise necessary to address the institution’s challenges to safeguard against contractual and commercial risk.
· Perform a range of activities involved in the Procure-To-Pay process including timely processing and delivery of purchase orders for approved requisitions, to ensure all orders are closed out in a timely manner and process all invoices for receipting and submission to Accounts Payable for payment, then follow through to confirm invoices are selected for payment.
· Processing, management and control of all payments to suppliers, contracts, and credit card assigned to the department. Manage and hold detailed records for regular contract payments, including major projects and service providers – such as 3rd party contractor organizations
· Maintain detailed records relating to the procurement of items, including approvals, correspondence and agreements. Ensure that procurement functions, company standards, policies and expectations are maintained at all times
· Perform a range of activities to facilitate the timely and accurate import/export, and shipment of materials, equipment, products, packages, and documents.
· Liaise with clearance agent in all shipments and prepare customs declarations and other required documents that describe the goods and materials being shipped and comply with all import/export regulations.
· Management of suppliers’ and clients’ database system (review format, input data and physical file) through the Know-Your-Counter party (KYC) process and maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
· Create and maintain good business relationships with vendors/suppliers
Planning, Operations and Monitoring
Sourcing and Negotiation
· Validate procurement targets and consolidate these to ensure the best costs/benefits for the company
· Lead negotiations with suppliers
· Creatively explore different alternative approaches in negotiation agreements to achieve greatest cost reduction for company
· Identify, propose and lead savings initiatives related to:
o Technical requirement (e.g. standardization, value engineering)
o Volumes (e.g. consolidation / rationalization)
o Vendors market (e.g. new vendors sourcing)
o Price (e.g. payment terms, warranty, lump-sum, life cycle)
· Propose, validate, initiate and follow-up vendor qualification request (KYC)
· Build & maintain a network of contacts and develop strong and demanding country/regional relationships with suppliers
Required Skills
- Sage 300 CRE: 1 to 2 years
Candidate Requirements
- Ideally have renewable energy (Solar) industry experience
· Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing Management or a related field of study
· Sage 300 CRE work experience
· 5-10 years procurement experience & solid knowledge of procurement processes, policy, and systems
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About Verve Global Recruitment
Our Expertise:
Helene Labuschagne leads Verve Global Recruitment and is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in IT, engineering, and finance recruitment. She has a proven track record in talent management and building long-lasting client relationships. Helene is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our talent acquisition and client engagement efforts remain at the forefront of industry standards.
Why Choose Verve Global Recruitment?
Our unwavering dedication to excellence is underscored by the commendations we receive from our esteemed clientele. One such testament is from Allan Gray, who lauded our seamless recruitment process:
"Congratulations Helene! Your first candidate and hire all in one. This is remarkable – an experience I've never encountered with any other agency. Well done. I am thrilled to have Itumeleng join our team." - Sam, Allan Gray
The testimonials emphasize our commitment to excellence and the trust from clients and candidates. Our success stories go beyond placements; they embody the journeys we shepherd with care and diligence. Tumi, a satisfied candidate, expressed appreciation for our support throughout the recruitment process.
"Hi Helene, thank you immensely for your incredible assistance and guidance throughout this process. I am genuinely excited about the offer and will promptly return it to you." - Tumi
At Verve Global Recruitment, we foster meaningful connections that drive careers and contribute to organizational success.
Choose Verve Global Recruitment as your premier recruitment partner and witness firsthand the transformative impact of our approach!
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