Job Advert Summary\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThe Procurement and Inventory Manager will provide end-to-end ownership, leadership, and governance of the organization\u2019s procurement and inventory functions in accordance with company Policies and Procedures.
\n\tThis position is accountable for ensuring procurement decisions are commercially sound, inventory is optimally positioned across branches, financial controls are robust, and working capital is effectively managed. The role is critical to strengthen financial discipline, mitigating risk, improving service levels, and ensuring procurement and inventory decisions support the long-term interests of the business<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge in the Fluid Control range of products (Pipes, Fittings, Flanges and Valves) is preferrable.
\n\tDegree \/ Diploma in Supply Chain Management
\n\tProven experience in procurement and inventory management in a complex, multi-branch environment for at least ten years.
\n\tStrong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing high-value purchasing decisions
\n\tUnderstanding of procurement fundamentals, supplier negotiations, logistics and inventory control
\n\tDemonstrated ability to implement governance frameworks and approval controls
\n\tStrong data analysis and decision-making capability
\n\tManagement experience of 5 years<\/p>\n
Key Competencies<\/p>\n
\tStrategic thinking and commercial insight
\n\tStrong leadership and accountability
\n\tAttention to detail balanced with big-picture thinking
\n\tDecisive, structured decision making
\n\tAbility to influence across functions (sales, finance, operations)<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nStrategic Procurement Leadership<\/p>\n
\tEstablish and lead a structured procurement strategy aligned to business objectives, demand patterns, and market conditions.
\n\tProvide commercial oversight of supplier pricing, cost movements, and order decisions to ensure value, consistency, and transparency.
\n\tReduce reactive and isolated buying decisions by implementing standardized, data-based decision-making processes.
\n\tDevelop strong supplier relationships and ensure procurement decisions reflect product, market, and supplier knowledge.<\/p>\n
Inventory Optimization and Working Capital Management<\/p>\n
\tAlign procurement, demand planning, and inventory management to optimize stock availability, cash flow, and service levels.
\n\tProactively manage excess, slow-moving, and redundant inventory at a group level.
\n\tDrive inter-branch stock movement where appropriate to reduce excess and stock shortages.
\n\tImplement solutions for reducing obsolescence while supporting sales growth initiatives.
\n\tDesign and enforce a formal governance framework for inventory journals, cost price changes, adjustments, and approvals.<\/p>\n
Operational Effectiveness and Branch Support<\/p>\n
\tEnsure timely and effective replenishment of stock to all branches to minimize stock-outs, lost sales, and sales team underutilization.
\n\tProvide structured feedback, insight, and recommendations to branch and senior management.<\/p>\n
Team Leadership and Capability Building<\/p>\n
\tLead, direct, and develop the central procurement and inventory team, providing clear guidance, escalation paths, and accountability.
\n\tEnsure buying clerks, planners and administrators operate within clear authority frameworks and are supported by senior commercial oversight.
\n\tReview team structure and capacity to ensure the function is appropriately resourced and balanced.<\/p>\n
Financial and Commercial Accountability<\/p>\n
\tProvide oversight of high-value purchasing decisions involving significant financial exposure.
\n\tAnalyze pricing variances, supplier discrepancies, and historical buying patterns to identify risks, opportunities, and systemic weaknesses.
\n\tSupport finance and senior leadership with accurate reporting, insights, and recommendations.<\/p>\n
Key Deliverables<\/p>\n
\tImproved procurement governance and reduced pricing and decision variance
\n\tImproved stock availability and reduced lost sales
\n\tOptimized working capital through better inventory control
\n\tReduced excess and redundant stock
\n\tStrong commercial discipline and accountability across procurement activities<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
macsteel.erecruit.co<\/p>\n
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