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PPC Ltd. (PPC) established the first cement plant in South Africa in 1892, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1910. A leading supplier of cement and related products in southern Africa, PPC has 11 cement factories in South Africa, Botswana, DRC, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In 2016, … read morePPC commissioned its fifth milling depot, located in Harare, Zimbabwe. The recent commissioning of PPC’s new plants in DRC and Ethiopia bring PPC’s capacity to around eleven and a half million tonnes of cement products each year. As part of its strategy and long-term vision, PPC is expanding its operations in South Africa with the construction of a new kiln line (SK9) at PPC Slurry outside Mafikeng in the North West province. PPC’s Materials business, comprising Safika Cement, Pronto Readymix (including Ulula Ash) and 3Q Mahuma Concrete, forms part of the company’s channel management strategy for southern Africa. PPC’s footprint in the readymix sector has grown to include 26 batching plants across South Africa and Mozambique and the capacity to produce half a million tonnes of fly ash. PPC also produces aggregates with its Mooiplaas aggregates quarry in Gauteng having the largest aggregate production capacity in South Africa. PPC Lime, one of the largest lime producers in the southern hemisphere, produces metallurgical-grade lime, burnt dolomite and limestone. 148 Katherine Street (Cnr Grayston Drive) Sandton Johannesburg
Job Advert Summary
To purchase goods and services at right prices, suitable quality and required deliverable time in line with procurement policy and procedure.
To assist in ensuring efficient contract administration of delegated supplier contracts to reduce business risk and ensure supplier performance.
To plan and coordinate the buying, expediting and conveyance of goods and services for the respective plant at which you are based.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Purchasing Management Diploma
Experience
Experience in a Procurement Environment – 5 years
Procurement Fundamentals
Manufacturing
Cement industry
Skills
Microsoft Office – Intermediate
SAP ERP System
Performance Management System
Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement
Obtain quotes (RFQ) in line with procurement policy. Negotiate price and delivery. Do adjudication where applicable. Check for accuracy of data on received requisitions. Place orders with suppliers.
Loading and managing contracts on SAP.
Tender Administration Service
Interpret the scope of work received from the Contract owner and compile the tender list from the approved vendor list to create an enquiry document (RFI, RFP or RFT). Issue the RFP or RFT. Open tenders and prepare the tender document for adjudication at the tender committee meeting. Communicate the tender outcome to suppliers in a way that maintains relationships. Complete the tender process by activating the purchase order in SAP ERP once the contract is approved. Compilation of contract register.
Expediting
Expedite orders with suppliers and update deliveries as and when required. Provide updates and feedback to the plant team.
Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC) & Invoicing
Liaise with Treasury for FECs where goods are bought internationally. Ongoing confirmation of delivery dates to ensure payment dates are adjusted where necessary.
Liaise with Finance to ensure all orders for goods and services are invoiced in SAP.
Imports, Exports, Logistics
Local: arrange transport for goods quoted EXW/FOT/DAP. Liaise with the transporter on eta of goods in transit.
International: arrange with the Clearing Agent to collect and clear goods according to Incoterms.
Planning
Arrange and coordinate the physical movement of goods to the plant. In-depth involvement in shutdowns and emergency/breakdown purchases.
Supplier Liaison, Appraisal, Onboarding, and Communication
Onboarding of new suppliers. Ensure supplier compliance is met commercially and the BBBEE legislative requirement is met. Liaise with suppliers regarding price differences, deliveries, and specifications. Supplier performance reviews to be conducted monthly. Assist with the credit application process.
Reporting
Month-end reporting of outstanding purchase orders, open goods receipts, and any additional KPI reporting which may be required from time to time.
Internal Customer Service
Provide ongoing feedback to customers on open orders and delivery dates or delays in delivery. Ensure customer queries are resolved timeously. Communicate changes in supplier information, changes in supply, or potential strikes
Governance
Maintaining and adhering to procurement policy, processes, and instructions. Comply with work rules, standards, and methods.
Deadline:28th March,2026
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