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This role reports to the Head of Procurement.
Direct Reports: 1 - Procurement Assistant - Raw Materials and Packaging

Job Summary:
The Procurement Manager for Raw Materials and Packaging will be responsible for managing the procurement of all raw materials and packaging supplies required for the production of various different beverage products. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost management to ensure high-quality materials are sourced efficiently and sustainably. The Procurement Manager will work closely with internal teams including production, quality control, research and development, marketing, logistics, and finance to meet production schedules while ensuring cost-efficiency and quality standards are maintained.
Raws and Packaging materials procured include but are not limited to: Sugar, PET, Cans, Flavours and Ingredients, Shrink Wrap, Pallet Wrap and Corrugates.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement
Lead the procurement of raw materials (e.g., sugar, flavours, dry commodities and other ingredients) and packaging materials (e.g. PET, preforms, cans, labels, closures) for beverage production.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify high-quality, cost-effective suppliers and secure competitive pricing for raw materials and packaging.
Continuously monitor market trends, material costs, and supply chain dynamics to make informed decisions and negotiate the best terms for the company.
Supplier Management
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers of raw materials and packaging.
Evaluate and qualify new suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and sustainability.
Manage supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery timelines, or cost discrepancies.
Collaborate with suppliers on product innovation, improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
Cost Control & Budget Management
Lead the procurement budget for raw materials and packaging.
Work with the finance team to forecast material costs, track spending, and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
Identify opportunities for cost savings through negotiations, alternative sourcing, or process improvements.

Inventory and Demand Planning
Work closely with the production and supply chain teams to forecast material requirements and ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production and sales demands.
Work with the plant teams to manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory while optimizing working capital.
Collaborate with plant teams to ensure smooth delivery and storage of materials.

Contract Negotiations:
Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms regarding cost, delivery, quality, and payment conditions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in all suppli

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist walk-in customers with product selection and provide expert advice on gas and welding supplies.
• Drive sales by understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate products.
• Process sales transactions accurately using POS system.
• Follow up with customers on orders, special requests, or account-related queries.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product availability and timely deliveries.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in hardware retail or a sales environment.
• Experience in the gas/welding industry will be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong sales and negotiation abilities.
• Basic computer literacy
• Experience with Point-of-Sale systems will be advantageous.
• Reliable, punctual and a team player.
• Matric certificate.
• Technical training or certifications in welding/safety will be advantageous.

Closing date for applications:     27 June 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a C# .Net Software Developer to join their team in Sandton (Onsite) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

In this role, you will work on a comprehensive technology stack that includes back-end services, microservices, web APIs, databases, scheduling services, client applications (WPF), websites (Blazor), and Excel add-ins (Excel DNA). While knowledge of AWS is a plus, your primary focus will be on developing and improving our robust, in-house solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an agile team environment to address technical requirements with high-quality solutions.
• Follow test-driven development principles and engage in constructive code reviews with colleagues.
• Develop a deep understanding of application functionality, business processes, and workflows.
• Continuously enhance system and infrastructure monitoring.
• Support the team in migrating platform components to AWS.
• Diagnose production issues and assist production support staff.
• Actively participate in all agile processes.
• Contribute to project planning and management, including releases, risk management, testing, and integration.

Experience:

• 7-10 years development experience.
• Expertise in C# .Net development
• Proficiency in DevOps and Agile methodologies, including tooling, automation, and monitoring.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the application of design patterns and paradigms.
• Knowledge of messaging protocols and web services, such as REST.
• Ability to create and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in programming for the financial services industry is advantageous.
• 7-10 years Proficiency in DevOps and Agile methodologies, including tooling, automation, and monitoring.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• 7-10 years Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the application of design patterns and paradigms.
• Knowledge of messaging protocols and web services, such as REST.
• 7-10 years experience with the Ability to create and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.

Skill:

• 6-8 Years C#, .Net, DevOps, Agile, Object-Oriented Design
• 6-8 Years CI/CD pipelines
• 6-8 Years Financial services industry