Job Description

Do you have a relevant degree & min 10 years experience managing the import procurement of technical/electronic products using your negotiation expertise in managing logistics, supply chain and cost control functions increasing the turnover of a successful concern.

If your are ready to build a long-term career in electronics/technical product imports, this is your opportunity to work with industry-leading clients taking the next big step in your professional journey.

REQUIREMENTS

Relevant commercial tertiary qualification - Procurement / Finance or similar
Minimum ten years experience in a similar role ideally in the electronics/technology B2B sales industries,
Strong experience in negotiations, understanding of financial and margin management and pricing strategies
Ability to analyse performance metrics and market trends
Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills, strong communication skills
Strong leadership skills to coach and lead team confidently
Understanding of international import supply chain management and distribution
Strong understanding of financial and margin management and pricing strategies
Ability to analyse performance metrics and market trends
Knowledge of domestic warehousing and courier operations
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft 365 products and ERP systems
Available to work full-time from office & undertake occasional national/international travel.

DUTIES

Reporting into Directors
Lead price negotiations with suppliers & approve pricing & profit margin.
Ownership of supplier qualification and audits
Management of Procurement & Logistics - lead price negotiations with suppliers
Approve pricing & profit margin, quality check quotations
Negotiate service level agreements (SLA’s) with suppliers, vendors and third parties
dentify efficiencies and cost savings in work processes & systems
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance customer service, increase sales & efficiency, and the overall profitability of the business
Drive continuous improvement in order processing efficiency and turnaround times
Process standardisation and system improvements (ERP optimisation).
Lead operations meetings & ensures statutory compliance for all entities.
Develop and maintain SOPs for order management processes
Ensure pricing, discounts, and terms are applied correctly & coordinate with procurement, logistics, & sales team to ensure seamless order fulfilment
Actively participate in business improvement initiatives and projects
Overall management of debtors, creditors, processing functions
Establish and enforce credit control policies and limits, payment disputes/escalations
Cash flow forecasts, optimise working capital through effective payables management
Negotiate cost/pricing, monitor SLA compliance, vendor performance & cost analysis
Ownership of supplier/ vendor audits, build and nurture relationships
Participate in customer meetings and negotiations as required.
Conduct customer price analysis.
Ensure all financial operations comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
Maintain strong internal controls and audit trails producing timely management reports
Sets specific performance goals and standards & evaluate performance

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

Imports Procurement Manager - Technical sector

Job Description