Procurement Manager

Reference: 10215 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk 

Job Description: 

• Buchu producer relationship management
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new Buchu producers
• Communicate Buchu intake volumes and harvest dates to the Production team to enable accurate production scheduling, ensuring any schedule changes are clearly communicated.
• Oversee the harvest day process, ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Procurement and contractor management
• Handle the procurement of Buchu and other raw materials required for production, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining budget controls.
• Manage contractor relations effectively, ensuring all suppliers and service providers meet performance expectations.
• Coordinate procurement logistics, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Data management & reporting
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of all Buchu farmers
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on procurement activities, supplier performance, and operational challenges
• Strategic involvement & growth
• As relationships with Buchu producers mature, play a more strategic role by encouraging the cultivation of new plantings, including different species and chemotypes, to enhance product offerings.
• Ensure that production needs are aligned with the growth and sustainability of the supply chain.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, or supply chain management, preferably in the food flavours , fragrance, or essential oils industries.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems proactively.
• Knowledge of natural ingredients, particularly essential oils and fragrance formulations, is highly desirable.
• Experience in the agricultural/cultivation sector is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to Buchu cultivation locations as needed.

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. 

 

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