Buyer / Category Manager - Solar PV

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008628/LB

Date posted:

Friday, March 18, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist within the renewable solar energy sector. It is essential to have experience in the solar sector in order leverage your extensive market and supplier knowledge.
This is an Employment Equity appointment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Specialist to source and grow category into retail and commercial. Must be a Buyer/ Category manager

Minimum Requirements
Successful 3-5 year experience in Solar Procurement
B Degree/NQF Level - studying towards
Matric / Grade 12/Equivalent/ RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning)
Extensive knowledge of category technologies and products
MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage stock levels and co-ordinate ordering of replenishing stock at all Branches and Warehouses
Take a strategic and long-term view of procurement in identifying and developing innovative sources and contractual arrangements.
Implement supply chain networks and strategies within the department to ensure day to day operations run optimally
Ensuring orders are picked correctly, goods are dispatched on time and that any queries are resolved timeously
Ensuring all logistics of stakeholders are known and functioning efficiently
Responsible for the purchasing and supply management activities for Solar.
Work closely with key stakeholders in our Corporate Division to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.
Help identify critical business requirements and provide sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations.
Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO.
Provide insight on how to best develop and leverage Supplier capabilities for the organization.
Primary point of contact for overall category needs. Responsible for prioritizing demand globally and nationally across the category.
Negotiate with suppliers during the sourcing review.
Strategic Thinking
Influence strategy and translate business strategy for category and align category strategy to programs and projects.
Champion change and innovation.
Assist in defining category procurement strategy and management of financial forecast model
Drive Total Cost of Ownership reductions for category through analytics.
Quality and Compliance
Adhere to specified standards, policies, practices and procedures.
Use appropriate tools to conduct work, and ensure quality, accuracy and completeness thereof.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Indirect Procurement Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a commercially savvy procurement leader ready to make an enterprise-wide impact? We're seeking an Indirect Procurement manager to lead the formulation and execution of category strategies across a broad spectrum of non-product spend areas—ranging from marketing and tech to facilities and professional services.
4 days ago

Direct Procurement Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for innovation, cost optimization, and supplier excellence? We’re seeking a Direct Procurement manager to take the lead in shaping category strategy and aligning sourcing efforts with our group’s bold commercial, quality, and sustainability ambitions across multiple African markets.
4 days ago

Procurement Operations Manager
Location: Gauteng
Salary: Market related
Deloitte is currently looking for a Procurement Operations manager to join one of our clients on a 1
9 days ago

Brand Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Monthly
An established distributor is looking for a category and Brand manager to drive growth in their sport division. If you're passionate about Sport, enjoy the outdoors, and thrive in a results-driven role that mixes sales, marketing, and account management, this is for you.
10 days ago

Regional Category Lead, Direct.
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1 000 000 Annually
Our client, a fast-growing restaurant group with operations across Africa, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Direct Procurement manager to join their Management Committee (MANCO). This senior leadership role is pivotal to driving the end-to-end procurement strategy, enhancing supplier collaboration, and ensuring that the business achieves best-in-class category management for ingredie...
11 days ago

Product Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A leading company in the Construction and Forestry industry is seeking a highly driven and strategic Product manager to manage a category plan/program aligned with the organization's procurement and sales strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in sales, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management, with the ability to drive category optimization and profitability.
21 days ago

Project Manager - Mining Manufacturing
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: ***Basic Salary on offer: R25,000.00 – R45,000 + (Pay Scale is just an indicator. This is negotiable based on experience & in relation to your current package)
Project manager - Mining Manufacturing
18 days ago

Senior Growth Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
27 days ago

Senior Procurement Coordinator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R0 per month
Planet Fitness is looking for a Procurement Coordinator who will be responsible for the efficient so
37 days ago

Category Specialist: IT hardware/ supplies
Location: Germiston
Salary:
38 days ago

Buyer / Category Manager - Solar PV

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Create a free job alert for Buyer / Category Manager - Solar PV in Johannesburg

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General