Job Specifications:

Reporting to the Head: Procurement the Officer: Procurement is responsible for:

  • Responsible for supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness objectives.
  • Manage end to end material planning process including but not limited to demand planning review; historical usage and customer forecasts, demand/supply balancing; inventory pipeline analysis, and recommended purchase requisitions for all production materials.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects for material planning and procurement, including but not limited to cycle time reduction, improved planning accuracy and performance, process efficiency and automation, and new supplier launch.
  • Review and approve all material planning purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with company approval matrix.
  • Prepare key reports for management review, including but not limited to; inventory analysis, late and potentially late order analysis, end of life, and key project plan updates.
  • Perform strategic sourcing for agreed material & service categories at the best price at a defined quality level and supplier performance.
  • Optimize procurement expenditure in line with objectives, resulting in cost savings.
  • Analyse specific materials and services categories and assess markets and manage and reduce risks, monitor & review availability of supplies.
  • Liaise with and coordinate suppliers and negotiate business-specific supply agreements. Maintain a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction (suppliers)
  • Monitor supplier performance and initiate specific improvement actions.
  • Maintain and update vendor and material masters in line with strategic goals.
  • Execute RFQ and order processes and follow up on supplier performance and price discrepancies and take specific corrective and improvement actions.
  • Communicate material availability and pending shortages to all relevant stakeholders
  • Liaise and interact suppliers and internal functions to establish an efficient, transparent and cost effective procurement process and communication channel.
  • Maintain a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction (suppliers)
  • Carrying out stock-takes upon request and in line with operational requirements.

Job Requirements:

  • Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
  • 5 years’ experience in Procurement / Material Planning / Material Management.
  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel for analysis, planning & reporting, ability to create, manipulate, utilize spreadsheets, word processing programs.
  • Proficient knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
  • SAP experience in SAP module Material Management.
  • Ability to analyse bills of material and drawings to understand key requirements.

Please submit your curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications with a cover letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for to e-mail:

Email: hrnamibia@bokomonamibia.com.na

 

Closing Date: 05 January 2022