Procurement Manager

Are you a leader with strong commercial acumen who specialises in the field of procurement and negotiation with importing technical/electronic components and parts?
 
This role requires your solid reputation of strong negotiation skills, Our client based in the Southern Suburbs requires your ability to manage the procurement of products that are manufactured overseas.  
 
The success factor is the timing, ensuring that this procurement process of technical products is closely managed from start to finish, on time and within budget meeting the client’s expectations.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 Years’ experience in the electronics/technology industry.
• Relevant tertiary commercial qualification.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Highly organised with satisfying customers’ requirements
• Ability to negotiate and continually being aware of cost savings
• Logic and commercial aptitude for decision making
• Problem solving & excellent communications skills for customer & supplier s
• Willing to manage, assist and mentor for the skills development of colleagues.
• Excellent aptitude with numeracy and analysis
• Understanding of ERP & quoting systems.
• Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Working in office daily with overseas and local travel when needed

 
DUTIES

• Manage the sourcing and procurement of specialised technical and electronic components, including supplier negotiations, pricing structures, and SLA agreements.
• Review and analyse RFQ’s, customer requirements, pricing, and historical trends to ensure accurate quotations and enhanced customer service delivery.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and operational teams to streamline the pre-sales and quoting process while ensuring efficient turnaround times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and oversee supplier evaluations and audit processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and new business development through market and customer trend analysis.
• Support tender submissions, customer enquiries, and pricing negotiations to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Lead operational coordination meetings and ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff through training, performance feedback, and maintaining professional standards aligned with company values.

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience