Strategic Supply Planning and Procurement Manager

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent's high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors.

Rolfes Agri is part of (Solevo Group).

We are seeking an experienced and talented Strategic Supply Planning and Procurement Manager.

• Oversee and co-ordinate all local and global company procurement activities including logistics aspects.
• Adhere to company authorization policies for all procurement (limits of Authority).
• Actively participate in development of company procurement strategy and implementation of the same.
• Continuously and Pro-actively identify improvement opportunities eg cost savings, improving working capital aspects such as inventory cover and payment terms, and, plan and implement the same.
• Continuously and Pro-actively pursue multiple supply options as appropriate (Alternate suppliers and source regions) in order to ensure continuity and sustainability within the supply chain.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms and establish supply agreements where appropriate.
• Maintain approved supplier list in line with company policy.
• Pro-actively maintain MRP systems data (Neststock / Power BI).
• Maintain accurate and up to date in store cost price listing at all times for all raw and packaging material.
• Liaise proactively with sales to manage fluctuations in costs and assist with impact assessment of the same prior to order confirmation.
• Manage Freight Fowarders and related costs for imports & exports.
• Proactively assist to manage excess stock levels.
• Provide material sources data in support of registration process to R&D / regulatory department.
• Attend and participate in various company meetings as relevant to the job function.
• Prepare reports as may be required routinely or on request of management.
• The Agri Industry is highly regulated and the incumbent must pro-actively assist the regulatory department to ensure that all and any procurement related regulations are complied with.
• Comply with any and all company SHERQ, job specific and other rules and regulations as detailed in the policies and procedures of the Rolfes Agri Integrated Management Systems.

If you possess…

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or any Agricultural field.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in procurement in a similar chemical or agrochemical manufacturing environment is essential.
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of relevant Chemical or Agri industry supply chain markets and supply chain dynamics for commodities, specialities and pesticide actives.
• Proven experience with global sourcing, forex management processes, managing import logistics and cost determination and analysis.
• Proven experience in MRP systems such as Netstock/Dynamics/Power BI.
• Solid working knowledge of working capital aspects of procurement such as stock cover, safety stock, payments terms and all such aspects.
• Dynamics D365 experience will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Good IT skills essential (Microsoft Office, ERP and Stock Management Systems).
• Excellent communication skills essential.

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and 'thinking out of the box' is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa's life sciences and industrial sectors.