Pupkewitz MegaBuild is recruiting a Manager - Procurement: Electrical & Lighting, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Duties
- Responsible for the procurement of all Electrical and Lighting products
- Negotiate prices on Electrical and Lighting products
- Source products and suppliers for all branches
- Oversee the buying function within prescribed benchmarks at the best prices possible
- Optimize stock availability and minimize aged stock in order to improve Stock Turn Rates and sales for Megabuild
- Optimize product group margins
- Review Electrical and Lighting product categories, identify gaps within the product range and action accordingly
- Advise on product ranges for monthly and quarterly promotions
- Liaise with Buyers, Admin Supervisors and Creditors departments on incorrect prices charged and ensure that Request for Credit (RFC’s) are raised
Requisites
- A confident communicator with great interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Someone with excellent time management, numerical and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
- Must have completed Grade 12
- Minimum 5 years Procurement experience at senior level
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement or Logistics
- Knowledge of Electrical and Lighting products would be an advantage
- Knowledge of the Kerridge system would be added advantage
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted