Procurement Manager (Manufacturing / FMCG) (JB5889)
Muizenberg, Western Cape
R35 - 40 000 CTC per month
Permanent

A fast-paced manufacturing business is seeking a commercially disciplined Procurement Manager to take full ownership of raw materials and packaging procurement to ensure finished goods availability and production readiness.

This is a metrics-driven, operationally accountable role focused on supplier performance, cost control, inventory accuracy, and forecast discipline. You will manage replenishment strategy, protect service levels, and maintain strong commercial governance while working closely with production and finance.

The role suits a structured, analytical procurement professional who understands manufacturing dynamics, thrives on accuracy and control, and can balance availability with working capital discipline.

Minimum Requirements:
Proven procurement ownership within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Experience managing raw materials and packaging procurement
Strong supplier negotiation and performance management experience
Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory control
High level of commercial acumen with focus on cost governance
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experience working on ERP / supply chain systems
Strong reporting, forecasting, and data analysis capability
Detail-oriented with strong process discipline

Duties and Responsibilities:
Availability, Replenishment & Inventory Planning
Own replenishment logic and ordering cadence to protect service levels
Maintain category-specific Days on Hand and safety stock methodologies
Translate demand forecasts into procurement actions
Monitor forecast-to-actual variances and adjust proactively
Balance inventory availability with working capital targets
Supplier Performance & Cost Governance
Manage and track supplier OTIF performance
Drive corrective actions and maintain supplier delivery discipline
Maintain pricing governance and control Purchase Price Variance
Monitor pricing drivers such as FX movements, MOQs, and supplier increases
Support margin protection through disciplined cost control
Forecasting & Cashflow Management
Maintain procurement forecast accuracy targets
Produce and manage rolling cash outflow forecasts
Investigate planning variances and implement corrective actions
Support financial planning through accurate procurement reporting
Manufacturing Planning Interface
Ensure correct starting material availability for production
Align procurement priorities with manufacturing schedules
Track planning and production variances
Ensure accurate finished goods receipt reconciliation
Inventory Accuracy & Compliance
Own post stock-take inventory accuracy outcomes
Control stock adjustments and manage expiry/obsolescence levels
Maintain system integrity across assemblies, transfers, and manufacturing orders
Ensure procurement and inventory processes remain audit-ready
Maintain structured documentation and compliance traceability
Risk & Operational Delivery
Maintain supply risk coverage for critical SKUs
Develop contingency plans and backup supplier coverage
Ensure supply chain tasks are completed accurately and on time
Escalate operational risks where required

What’s in it for you?
Stable role within a structured manufacturing environment
High-accountability position with measurable performance impact
Opportunity to drive process improvement and procurement discipline
Direct exposure to leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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