Procurement Manager

Manage the Procurement department while also collaborating with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with organizational objectives. The procurement manager also ensures compliance with regulations and standards while leading and developing procurement teams to achieve departmental goals.

Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to indirectly manage/lead teams from various sites and/or departments within PPC Zimbabwe.
• Good communication skills (oral, written) and the ability to apply at various levels in the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good negotiation skills
• Contract management experience.
• Willingness to visit industrial manufacturing sites on a routine basis

ISO EMS 14001:2015, QMS 9001:2015 & OHS 45001:2018 systems

• Inbound commodities delivered to manufacturing sites within the following constraints:
• Sourcing suppliers who meet PPC’s requirements (legal, ISO)
• Lowest total cost (incl. savings)
• Meeting or exceeding quality requirements
• Ensuring no stock-outs by interacting with S&OP and logistics providers
• Sustainable supply (supplier management & accreditation)
• Expert commodity knowledge and disseminate this knowledge when required
• Understanding the customers’ specific requirements and tailor make outputs accordingly.
• Manage the Procurement Department.
• Source key raw materials for the Site.
• Present results and recommendations to assist internal customers in specific supply chain decisions.

Ensure PPC is aware of the cutting edge with respect to Procurement