Buyer : Media and Marketing

Pernod Ricard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a Procurement Specialist located in Johannesburg to support regional acquisition efforts. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, executing sourcing strategies, and managing procurement activities. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in procurement, ideally within the FMCG industry, demonstrating strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a procurement environment.
• Proven history of managing suppliers and influencing stakeholders.
• Procurement and tender experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement of all third-party requirements.
• Provide procurement support for procurement projects and general purchases.
• Ensure suppliers understand Pernod Ricard expectations and minimum quality standards.

Skills

Data Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Strategy

Education

Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Assists with the Procurement of all third-party requirements, within a specific or general category. Maintains strong working relationships with suppliers to enable the purchasing of products or services in line with time, cost and

quality requirements. The role will support individual or multiple affiliates across Africa Middle East, including but not limited to :

• Will also execute local or regional sourcing directives, where local third-party service providers are required
• Will provide regional support for initiatives managed by Category Managers or Procurement Director across all markets within this scope where required
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to support overall local and regional business objectives
• Provide procurement support for procurement projects and general purchases

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Collate all necessary category analytics

Analyze spend and user specific requirements within the work being executed

Support and execute procurement strategies developed by Category Leads

Escalate where necessary supplier performance issues

Support collaborative optimization activities where applicable

Handle second level escalations with suppliers / internal stakeholders to resolve performance issues

Collaborate with supplier and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Category Leads sourcing outputs / agreements

Ensure suppliers are correctly enabled through ERP (databases)

Ensure contractual terms & conditions are effectively “operationalized”, identify and track benefits, while executing negotiations

Purchasing of business products and associated services, maximizing value for money and return on investment, aligning with business and procurement strategies

Maintain database of contracts and approved suppliers

Classification of all components within the category

Supplier identification, selection and Relationship Management for Request for Quotations

Support meeting and communication routines with suppliers

Support meeting and communication routines with internal stakeholders

Execution of approved annual sourcing calendar developed by Category Leads

Reporting

Updating of monthly category reports (savings and payment summary)

Provide feedback for monthly variances vs planned budgets

Maintain and report on Purchase Orders created within category

Negotiation with Suppliers

Suppliers briefed in accordance with Technical Specifications and requirements from business

Support commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure best fit for purpose items are contracted in line with approved scope and specifications

Record all negotiations in reporting trackers

Evaluate, Categorize, and Select Preferred Suppliers (RFQ based)

Support supplier vetting annually, and as new suppliers are added to databases

Compile a preferred supplier database per Category per region

Supplier and contract relationship management, record keeping of all third-party engagements (meetings)

Database Maintenance

All data relating to the category accurately documented and updated

Master data planned in advance (prior to transacting with suppliers)

Database (supplier, contracts) maintained and reviewed monthly

Database updates and risks need to be communicated to Category Lead

Supporting documentation

All supporting documentation created and maintained

Build and maintain effective Relationships with all stakeholders

Liaise with third party suppliers

Effective relationship management with various suppliers

Suppliers understand minimum quality standards and standardized specifications required

Suppliers understand Pernod Ricard expectations

Communication of procurement policies and source to pay training of external suppliers

Communication and interaction with all stakeholders

Professional communication, behavior and actions result in credibility, trust and respect with all work partners

KEY COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Functional and Technical Competencies : Category strategy interpretation and implementation, data analysis Risk Management, Procurement, Physical Asset Management, Material and Services Knowledge, Financial Acumen, Report Writing

Behavioral Competencies : Creativity & Innovation, Business Acumen, Customer Service & Quality Orientation, Project and Change Management, Relationship Building and Communication, Effective communication

Leadership Competencies : Entrepreneurship, Results Orientation, Live the Values, Provide guidance to team

Qualifications and Experience :

Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)

At least 2 years’ experience in a procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers

Procurement and tender experience is essential

Minimum beginners excel skills

A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders

Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage

Job Posting End Date :

Target Hire Date :

2025-09-01

Target End Date : 2025-09-30