Strategic Supply Planning and Procurement Manager

• An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking a Strategic Supply Planning and Procurement Manager to oversee supply planning and coordinate all local and global procurement activities, including logistics.

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a National Senior Certificate Matric as well as a Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or any Agricultural field
• Minimum 5 years' proven experience in procurement in a similar chemical or agrochemical manufacturing environment is essential
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of relevant chemical or Agri industry supply chain markets and supply chain dynamics for commodities, specialities and pesticide actives
• Proven experience with global sourcing, forex management processes, managing import logistics and cost determination and analysis
• Must have experience in MRP systems such as Netstock/Dynamics/Power BI
• Solid working knowledge of the working capital aspects of procurement such as stock cover, safety stock, payments terms and all such aspects is essential
• Dynamics D365 experience will be an advantage
• Must be self-motivated and energetic
• Proficient IT skills are essential Microsoft Office, ERP and Stock Management Systems
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and negotiating skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Overseeing and coordinating all local and global procurement activities, including logistics aspects.
• Adhering to authorization policies for all procurement activities and Limits of Authority.
• Actively participating in the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
• Continuously and proactively identifying improvement opportunities, including cost savings and working capital improvements such as inventory cover and payment terms, and planning and implementing these initiatives.
• Continuously and proactively pursuing multiple supply options, including alternate suppliers and source regions, to ensure continuity and sustainability within the supply chain.
• Negotiating prices and payment terms and establishing supply agreements where appropriate.
• Maintaining the approved supplier list in line with company policy.
• Proactively maintaining MRP systems data, including Neststock and Power BI.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date in-store cost price listings at all times for all raw and packaging materials.
• Proactively liaising with Sales to manage cost fluctuations and assisting with impact assessments prior to order confirmation.
• Managing freight forwarders and related costs for imports and exports.
• Proactively assisting with the management of excess stock levels.
• Providing material source data in support of the registration process to the R&D and Regulatory departments.
• Attending and participating in relevant company meetings.
• Preparing reports as routinely required or requested by management.
• Proactively assisting the Regulatory department in ensuring compliance with all procurement-related regulations within the highly regulated agricultural industry.
• Complying with all SHERQ, job-specific and other rules and regulations as detailed in the policies and procedures of the Integrated Management Systems.
• Demonstrating teamwork, good verbal and written communication skills, a high degree of self-discipline and confidentiality, and initiative.