Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Saint-Gobain Africa

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We are seeking a proactive and analytical Procurement and Supply Chain Officer to play a key role in ensuring product availability and supply continuity across the business. This position is responsible for supporting demand planning, inventory management, and procurement activities to ensure the right products are available at the right time while optimising inventory levels and working capital.

The successful candidate will leverage data-driven insights to prepare demand and supply simulations, support cross-functional sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes, and recommend procurement actions that align with business requirements. Working closely with sales, operations, finance, and suppliers, the Procurement and Supply Chain Officer will contribute to improving forecasting accuracy, mitigating supply risks, and driving overall supply chain efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

Demand Planning and Supply Forecasting

• Develop and maintain weekly demand and supply simulations based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and operational requirements.
• Analyze demand trends and identify potential stock shortages, overstock situations, and supply chain risks.
• Generate data-driven procurement recommendations, including optimal order quantities and timing.
• Present planning insights, risks, and procurement recommendations to the Finance Manager and General Manager to support informed decision-making.

Inventory Management and Control

• Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, and consumption patterns to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Identify and proactively address slow-moving, excess, obsolete, or at-risk inventory.
• Support effective inventory control practices to improve stock accuracy and optimise working capital.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to maintain appropriate stockholding levels while minimizing inventory-related costs.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Support and progressively coordinate cross-functional sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes.
• Facilitate collaboration between sales, operations, finance, and procurement teams to align demand forecasts with supply and inventory plans.
• Contribute to the development of accurate forecasts and effective supply strategies to support business objectives.
• Monitor planning assumptions and highlight potential gaps, risks, or opportunities.

Procurement and Purchasing Operations

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and business requirements.
• Coordinate procurement activities with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and group procurement teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Track purchase orders and deliveries, ensuring timely receipt of goods and resolution of any supply disruptions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, and transactional data within the ERP system.

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management

• Liaise with suppliers to monitor order progress, delivery schedules, and service performance.
• Support supplier negotiations relating to pricing, lead times, delivery commitments, and service levels.
• Resolve routine supply issues and escalate critical risks, delays, or performance concerns as required.
• Foster effective supplier relationships to support operational efficiency and business continuity.

Reporting, Analytics and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and maintain procurement, inventory, and supply chain performance reports and dashboards.
• Analyze key supply chain metrics and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, and overall supply chain performance.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or supply chain environment.
• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, forecasting, or supply planning activities.
• Practical exposure to procurement operations, including purchase order management, supplier coordination, and supply monitoring.
• Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain reporting tools will be advantageous.
• Exposure to sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes and inventory optimization practices is desirable.
• Experience using SAP Business One (SAP B1), particularly MRP functionality, will be advantageous.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or equivalent procurement and supply chain qualification will be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and forecasting techniques.
• Sound understanding of inventory management principles, demand planning methodologies, and procurement processes.
• Ability to identify supply chain risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data and reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and confidently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and with external suppliers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, finance, and procurement.
• Capable of influencing decisions through data-driven insights and recommendations.

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