Director of Procurement

Do you have strong organizational and leadership skills? Would you like to work for an amazing casino and resort based in the Johannesburg? Keep reading! This team have an exciting job opportunity for a professional, committed Director of Procurement to join their team. Not only will you have a challenging and interesting job, this company also offers opportunities for training and professional growth, as well as an unparalleled salary and benefits package, visa and relocation assistance, free meals, delivery by company corporate transport, and medical insurance.

Your key job responsibilities as the Director of Procurement in Johannesburg will include:

• Develop organizational procurement strategy
• Control development and maintenance of procurement databases
• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate policy and procedures
• Manage purchase requests and ordering of necessary goods and services
• Manage material flow to ensure material stock maintained at the optimum level to support all business units’ needs on time
• Arrange and manage storage facilities & related logistics
• Arrange the import of goods and monitor progress with forwarders and import agents
• Manage all activities that improve relationships with suppliers, negotiate to secure advantageous terms and ensure execution of purchasing requests as needed to support business needs
• Develop and monitor department budget
• Control over purchasing staff in sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier management, and other activities regarding purchasing
• Set and manage short, mid and long-term goals and objectives

Requirements for this Director of Procurement job in Johannesburg:

• Higher education (economics, banking and finance, logistics)
• At least 3-years’ working experience in similar position (preferably, in hospitality – hotel, bars, restaurants)
• Experience in use of Materials Control and 1C systems advantageous
• English: Upper-intermediate
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills

If you meet the above requirements for this Director of Procurement job in Johannesburg, we would like to hear from you! Make sure you get in touch by sending your CV through to tanya@initiateinternational.com today!