Plant Purchasing Manager – Sourcing needed at Imerys

Job Summary

• Ensures compliance with the purchasing process, policies and other statutory requirements.
• Develops and implements effective sourcing strategies that are aimed at maximising the delivery of TCO reduction, inclusive procurement, sustainability, EBITDA and other business performance objectives.
• Execute the end-to-end sourcing process while improving contract coverage, inclusive procurement, purchasing savings and other relevant KPIs.
• Identifies, defines and implements Inclusive Procurement, B-BBEE and Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) strategies in line with set objectives.
• Identifies, defines and implements Inclusive Procurement and ESD opportunities for the benefit of Host Community Businesses.
• Responsible for Inclusive Procurement, B-BBEE and ESD reporting
• Evaluate supplier performance and makes recommendations for improvement 
• Effective planning and project management of sourcing initiatives
• Responsible for the contracting process as part of sourcing events
• Accountable for achieving agreed KPI’s and their reporting.
• Respects all site safety rules including those applicable for the safe engagement of contractors and visitors.
• Is actively involved in safety issues on site and undertakes regular safety observations.
• Is committed to his/her own safety
• Contributes actively to Health & Safety activities
• Effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Effectively contributes towards the company’s sustainable development objectives
• Is committed to developing his/her Health & Safety performance