- Cape Town Southern Suburbs
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering
- Reference: CPT005446/CS
Vacancy Details
Employer: Persona Staff
- Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with the organizationâs needs for furnishings (FF&E), decor, building finishes, and architectural materials.
- Market research on furniture, fixtures, equipment, and finishing materials, identifying cost-effective and sustainable options.
- Establish a long-term supplier strategies, including the evaluation of preferred vendors for FF&E, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers for FF&E, decor items, and finishing materials, ensuring they meet the standards.
- Negotiate and manage contracts focusing on cost-effectiveness, lead times, and product durability/quality.
- Implement supplier performance evaluation system, measuring metrics such as quality, timeliness, compliance, and pricing consistency.
- Uphold sourcing, supplier diversity, and sustainability policies,
- Exploring eco-friendly and responsibly sourced furnishings where possible.
- Oversee and monitor procurement budgets across multiple projects involving decor, FF&E, and architectural finishes, ensuring strict cost controls and adherence to financial targets.
- Develop and utilize forecasting models for both fixed and variable expenses, particularly for high-value FF&E acquisitions.
- Collaborate with Finance to maintain transparency in spend, resolve discrepancies promptly, and generate periodic financial reports.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, building codes, and any relevant local or international regulations (e.g., OSHA, LEED, WELL).
- Establish risk mitigation strategies, including alternative sourcing for FF&E or finishes to address supply chain disruptions or commodity price fluctuations.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for all procurement transactions, complying with corporate governance and external auditing standards.
- Collaborate closely with the teams to align procurement strategies with project timelines, design aesthetics, and FF&E schedules.
- Adapt procurement plans based on scope changes or evolving interior design requirements, with particular attention to long-lead FF&E items.
- Coordinate with the other departments to ensure seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Oversee the effective use of procurement software and ERP systems, ensuring real-time visibility into the supply chain for furnishings, decor, and finishes.
- Process improvements by integrating data analytics, e-procurement platforms, and performance dashboards for transparent, efficient decision making.
- Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, supplier performance, quality metrics, and on-time delivery across FF&E, decor, and architectural materials.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a procurement team with knowledge in decor and FF&E sourcing, in addition to building materials and finishes.
- Conduct performance reviews, set clear objectives, and facilitate training in best practices for FF&E and broader procurement.
- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing to refine procurement strategies and operational effectiveness.
- Prepare and present comprehensive procurement reports to senior management, detailing achievements, challenges, and potential areas for improvement in FF&E, decor, and finishes sourcing.
- Procurement trends analysis
- Propose policy updates and process refinements
- At least 5 years relevant experience.
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management or a relevant field.
- Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
- Driverâs License.
- Ability to negotiate and handle heavy loads.
- Proficient in procurement software (SAP).
- Computer literate.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Experience with budgets, financial forecasting and cost optimization.
- An understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Knowledge of eco-friendly products.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.
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Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff
Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
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Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
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Summary of client information
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