​Procurement Manager - (Imports), South Africa

Location: Africa (Remote)

Our client is a climate tech start-up transforming the clean energy transition in emerging markets. We are the only end-to-end investment and asset management platform for distributed energy, offering project developers and investors a business-in-a-box solution to finance, build and operate distributed energy projects at scale across the globe.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in all aspects of supply chain management as above

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Negotiation skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable working as an individual contributor

• Knowledge of South African customs regulations and trade agreements

• Client ownership and client success mindset

• Methodical, with ability to self-manage priorities, routines e.g., scheduled check-ins, reporting.

• Experience of working on logistics and inventory management software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable

• Knowledge of solar market and familiarity with OEMs and equipment types

• Experience of managing internal and external teams

• Experience of working in an entrepreneurial high-growth environment

Duties and responsibilities:

Shipping Management

• Organize shipping, including taking decisions around consolidating shipments, selection and negotiation of best FCL/ LCL rates with carriers, pre-shipment inspections, etc.

• Coordinate with OEMs carries and review completeness and correctness of documentation.

• Establish routines for tracking real-time status of multiple shipments and communicate status to internal and external stakeholders.

Custom clearances

• Ensuring timeliness and completeness of documentation for speedy clearance.

• Coordinate with and advice C&F agents on tariff matters as needed.

• Anticipate risks of delay and proactively take actions to mitigate risks.

• Promptly resolve any delays, representing the company before custom officers as needed.

Warehousing and transportation

• Manage warehousing providers; ensure due insurances and safety compliances.

• Establish inventory management policies and procedures.

• Maintain a roster of transporters to cover deliveries in Southern African region.

• Streamline the system of negotiation and contracting to avoid delays.

Operations and Reporting

• Meticulously maintaining CRM, SCM systems, technical and resource libraries.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Analyse supply chain data to identify opportunities for process and cost improvements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless supply chain operations.

• Establish routines for updating and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

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The Benefits:

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If this looks like the role for you, feel free to contact Charles below.

Charles Matthews

charles@greenrecruitmentcompany.com

• +44 (0) 2045667162