Product & Procurement Manager
Headhunters · Gauteng
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• Matric or equivalent. • Technical diploma (N-Dip, trade or engineering) preferred • Hydraulic / fluid power training beneficial. • At least 3 years in a technical sales, branch or procurement role. • Meets the education, hydraulics and systems requirements. • At least 5 years' experience in a product management, category management or procurement role. • Experience in industrial tooling, hydraulics or technical wholesale / distribution. Skills & Knowledge
• SAP Business One (operational proficiency). • QlikView (dashboards and reporting). • Netstock (forecasting and replenishment). • Practical use of AI tools for analysis, forecasting and content. • Procurement planning and supplier performance management • Product-line P&L: GP %, contribution margin, landed cost, forex. • Pricing, margin and rebate structures. Hydraulics Knowledge
• High-pressure (700 bar) principles: pressure, force, flow, tonnage. • Cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses, couplers and fittings. • Torque wrenches and bolt tensioners; lifting and pressing applications. • Hydraulic safety standards and testing. Responsibilities but not limited to:
• Manage product strategy, pricing, profitability, and range performance. • Manage procurement, supplier sourcing and commercial negotiations. • Lead development and management of the brand. • Manage suppliers, stock levels, sourcing, and commercial terms. • Maintain accurate product, procurement and supplier data, systems, dashboards, and analytics. • Support product marketing, branch training, and technical sales needs. Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.