3. Drive the team to achieve group and personal objectives particularly those related to profit
improvements, service attainment and personal growth
4. Drive the team to ensure that all relevant supplier details and product price information is accurately maintained on the appropriate system.
5. Drive the team to ensure Inbound Freight costs are managed to optimize costs for the supply chain
6. Constantly review and suggest improvements to processes to bring efficiencies/cost savings to the Supply chain
7. Develop supplier relationships and introduce measurement tools to improve supplier performance
8. Maintain supply agreements and quality agreements with suppliers
9. Develop internal relationships, influencing key internal customers to promote professional purchasing principles across the business ensuring timely communication and problem resolution
10. Develop regular communication with key stakeholders to address business needs and meet organizational objectives
11. Implement and Maintain appropriate Budgetary control, providing all reporting under the guidance of the Executive Director Europe and the Financial Manager ZAF
12. Manage and Maintain compliance to Company Quality Systems, Sarbanes Oxley regulations and all other appropriate Regulatory bodies
13. Drive and develop individual skills set to meet the requirements of their role, ensuring they have the skills set required to meet their business objectives
14. Progress and achieve set objectives as defined by the Departmental Head on a yearly basis
15. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required
16. Supporting the business and reducing high stock levels will be a key focus
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for;
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing
all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behaviour in completing job duties and assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years Purchasing experience within an international company at senior management level
Thorough knowledge of supply chain processes is required with a comprehensive understanding of ERP systems
Computer Literate using Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint
Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation.
Henry Schein Dental Warehouse (PTY)/Henry Schein South Africa (PTY) LTD strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person's gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
