Materials Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop suppliers in accordance with company supply chain policies and procedures.
• Conduct supplier assessments, manage supplier non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) in line with supplier management standards.
• Source alternative suppliers and negotiate favourable pricing, payment terms and purchasing agreements.
• Oversee the procurement of products and outsourced services, ensuring compliance with specified requirements.
• Manage project procurement activities to ensure materials and services are available within required timeframes.
• Monitor purchasing performance against KPIs and compile monthly reports.
• Supervise inbound and outbound warehouse activities, ensuring accurate goods receiving, timely dispatching and appropriate packaging.
• Manage inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock records and appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure stock is stored and preserved correctly, with expired, damaged or obsolete stock managed according to company procedures.
• Monitor warehouse performance and report on departmental KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, company procedures and operational standards.
• Plan, prioritise and coordinate departmental activities to meet operational targets and deadlines.
• Identify process inefficiencies, implement improvements and ensure the effective utilisation of resources.
• Assist with departmental budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Supervise, coach and develop employees, monitor performance and address employee-related matters.
• Support recruitment, training, performance appraisals and succession planning where required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable legislation and governance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly working environment in accordance with occupational health and safety standards.
• Ensure employees comply with safety procedures, wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow housekeeping requirements.
• Monitor employee punctuality, manage workloads and ensure departmental deadlines are met.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Purchasing Management, Logistics or a related field.

• 5-10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement and/or warehouse management.
• Previous supervisory or management experience, with a proven track record of successfully managing employees.
• Experience in supplier management, procurement negotiations, inventory control and warehouse operations.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to monitor departmental performance.
• Assertive, proactive and results-driven.
• Energetic, highly motivated and committed to achieving operational excellence.