Procurement Specialist

Description:

Procurement Specialist to lead and execute both strategic and tactical sourcing activities. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring the continuous supply of quality raw materials, components and services. This is a leadership role within the Procurement Department with significant impact on process efficiency, operational excellence deliverables, sustainability of our supply chain, as well as driving Procurement and Company culture and values.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic and tactical sourcing plans the portfolio of materials, goods or services withing a category.
Manage supplier selection, qualification and performance management.
Deliver KPI’s relating to TCO, quality, service, innovation, and continuity of supply for the portfolio.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and other appropriate stakeholders to identify innovation opportunities aligned to delivering against the company’s innovation strategy.
Negotiate and implement supplier contracts and service level agreements.
Monitor supply market analysing market trends to identify supply risks, opportunities and develop the appropriate sourcing plan.
Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio’s suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements driving improved process efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with ISO and other accreditation standards as well as legislative compliance.
Drive a culture of procurement professionalism through the business.

Requirements:

Qualifications: Matric, BCom Supply Chain, MCIPS or similar. Experience: 5 years