Procurement Manager |
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Position: Procurement Manager (Remote)
Sourcing Location: open to candidates from SA PH and LatAm
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM5:00 PM Eastern Time M-F
Salary: Market Related
About The Company of New England
We are the fastest-growing fence franchise in the United States delivering first-class service and high-quality fence installations across New England. As a franchise driven by operational excellence and local leadership were looking to hire a Procurement Supervisor to streamline purchasing optimize vendor performance and ensure timely material availability for our residential and commercial fencing projects.
Position Summary
The Procurement Supervisor will oversee all purchasing functions for fencing materials hardware and supplies across multiple crews and territories. This includes demand forecasting vendor negotiation inventory control material scheduling and cost containment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our job sites are fully prepared with the right materialson time and at the right costwhile supporting our vision for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers for vinyl wood aluminum and chain link fencing materials
- Negotiate pricing lead times and delivery terms to optimize cost and service
- Identify alternate sources of supply for critical items and proactively mitigate risk of stockouts or delays
Purchasing & Order Management
- Create and manage purchase orders based on production schedule and backlog reports
- Monitor material usage and adjust reordering to align with project pipeline
- Coordinate directly with the install and scheduling teams to align deliveries with job start dates
Inventory Control & Logistics
- Manage inventory levels across yard warehouse and trucks using SOS Inventory
- Implement FIFO practices and flag aged or slow-moving inventory
- Oversee receipt inspection and staging of inbound materials; ensure delivery accuracy
Cost Management & Reporting
- Track material costs and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
- Collaborate with Sales and Estimating to ensure BOM alignment and pricing accuracy
- Provide weekly reporting on procurement KPIs including cost variances lead times and fill rates
Qualifications
- 3 years of procurement purchasing or supply chain experience in a construction or fencing industry
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Familiarity with inventory systems (e.g. SOS Inventory or similar ERP)
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Experience sourcing fencing materials or working in fence/landscape/hardscape supply
- Familiarity with job costing and construction billing cycles
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and material takeoffs
Required Experience:
Manager
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