POSITION: CUSTOMS CONTROLLER (EXPORTS)

DIVISION:  JOHANNESBURG

PUPOSE OF THE JOB:

To efficiently manage the procurement function and ensure all efficient, timeous and cost-conscious service delivery to the company.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for procurement and sourcing of high-quality products locally and international, identify best sources of supply and services that meet the organization’s requirements.
• Responsible for developing and implementing cost control policies and practices across all categories of spend
• Monthly review of categories of spend to ensure validity and accuracy of supplier costs
• Ability to identify efficiencies in procurement practise
• Ability to develop business case for the appointing and cancellation of suppliers
• Assist senior management in establishing procurement practices and polices for the Group
• Promote and develop comparative model to analyse offering of new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate rates and payment terms with suppliers
• Maintain all system information.
• Performs branch procurement adherence audits
• Follow approved processes and principles to procure and ensure that these are formalized by the way of a contract or written agreement.
• Manage and report on supplier performance (poor performance, compliance, SLA, dispute resolution etc.)
• Maintain and co-ordinate Procurement activities, administration and liaison across BU’s.
• Manage document control using the appropriate sources (SharePoint, shared drives, intranet sites etc.
• Address vendor and customer enquiries/queries about order changes or cancellations.
• Attend on an ad hoc basis regular meetings with key suppliers updating requirements, forecasts, and performance matters.
• Contract administration activities that ensure effective purchasing.
• Prepare invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to suppliers or distribute forms for public access
• Assist with Tender process and associated communication.
• Documentation associated with successful/unsuccessful tenders.
• Expediting of orders and Procurement transactions
• Update Vendor report that addresses the monthly checking of:
• BBBEE Certification
• relevant Accreditation
• Compliance documents
• Expiry dates

Admin activities such as:

• updating contract register
• Updating Vendor lists
• Updating catalogues
• Updating survey reports
• Perform reconciliations as required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Able to work under extreme pressure
• Strong self-management skills
• Self-motivated
• Good verbal and written Communication
• Trustworthy
• Maintain confidentially
• Very detail orientated
• Compliance to Instructions & Procedures.
• Ability to Analyse Spend and Identify Market Trends
• Data Management & Analysis

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Grade 12
• At least 5 years’ experience within a similar environment responsible for all cross-functional duties including but not limited to hands-on procurement, supplier negotiations, logistics and stock management in a multi-branch environment.
• Experience in logistics will be advantageous.
• Fully au fait with MS Office at intermediate level and MS Excel at Advanced level
• South African Citizen with Clear criminal record
• Relevant tertiary qualification

Interested parties to send CV to antoinettek@skynet.co.za