Expatriate Procurement/ Purchasing Manager

Permanent management level position in SADC in Swaziland.

Uplift and advance your procurement/ purchasing / contracts management career with an amazing, SADC-based expat-level opportunity with a brand-name, blue-chip multi-million Rand global manufacturing organization. 

A world of opportunities await within this entity, a flagship operation that operates as a crown jewel, not only within the country but also within the African continent. Rising outputs as well as world-class systems and management ensure a smooth, stable operation and will ensure that going-forward, they indeed continue to remain as one of the 10 best manufacturing operations in Africa. 

As an organization that is firmly committed towards working with their internal and external customers to suit their every need, they seek a Purchasing / Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in their world-class operation. 

Willingly apply for this role if you are a Purchasing Manager or Procurement Manager or Contracts Manager for a large heavy manufacturing or plant, FMCG, petrochemical, paper or mining (etc) organisation. Also necessary is your experience in working with large stores, purchasing heavy machinery and plant, working with large budgets (Millions of rands, €, $, pounds, Yen, etc). You must also have experience in negotiating pricing contracts and discounts. Your experience in BAAN / SAP / IT purchasing systems and experience in driving and creating procurement / purchasing policies and strategies are also necessary. In addition, a track record of minimizing costs, implementing purchasing / procurement tools, managing a team, a University degree (BCom. preferred) as well as Purchasing and/or Supply certifications are required. An MBA will be highly preferred. 
As a premium employer they are firmly dedicated to the appointment and retention of talented individuals and place a firm focus to redesigning their business processes in order to ensure that an individual reaches their full potential. To reiterate the important skills required are:-

• Proven track record in purchasing
  
• Bachelor Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification
  
• 5 years post qualification experience in purchasing environment with at least three years in a Senior position
  
• Sound commercial acumen and knowledge of computerized inventory systems
  
• Good numeracy, organizational and communication skills.
  

Of distinct advantage for consideration for this opportunity is an MBA or MBL. 

If you believe you have the right blend of skills, experience, level-headedness and calmness to make a difference at managerial level within this flourishing team, then please contact Tinashe Hove of Strategic Global Recruitment at the following numbers and address:- tinashe.hove@gmail.com Tel: +27 (0)11 612-3232.