Purchasing Manager

Salary: Market Related

Location: Germiston

Employment type: Permanent

Working arrangement: On-site

Our client is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and inventory management within a manufacturing environment. The role involves developing purchasing strategies, managing suppliers and securing cost-effective supplies while maintaining quality and ensuring operational requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support budgets, operational requirements and quality standards.


• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and develop alternative sources of supply.


• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against cost, quality, delivery and after-sales support requirements.


• Oversee the timely processing of purchase requisitions and the expediting and closure of purchase orders.


• Authorise stock purchase orders within approved limits and streamline ordering to match usage patterns.


• Maintain and update purchasing policies, procedures and guidelines.


• Optimise minimum and maximum stock levels and order quantities to prevent stock shortages, reduce obsolete stock and manage cash flow.


• Coordinate with operational teams to align purchasing and stock availability with forecast demand.


• Maintain accurate inventory balances, monitor stock availability and ensure timely corrective action where shortages threaten operations.


• Rationalise stock items with operational managers and ensure goods receipts are processed promptly.


• Prepare purchasing reports, track cost savings and provide key performance data to management.


• Set departmental objectives and performance measures, assess team performance and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.


• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.


• At least five years’ experience in a similar role.


• Experience within an engineering or heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.


• Strong negotiation skills.


• Working knowledge of SYSPRO or a similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.


• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.