Category Specialist

South African National Blood Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement professional to develop and implement sourcing strategies that enhance value and sustainability. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of commodities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute effective sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a solid educational background in supply chain management. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful procurement initiatives and drive organizational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement/supply chain management.
• 3-year degree in Supply Chain or relevant qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy sourcing strategies for value delivery.
• Manage portfolio of commodities through cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem solving

Judgement and Decision-making

Innovation thinking

Customer Service Orientation

Relationship building

Education

3-year degree in Supply Chain

CPSM certification

CIPS certification

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Job category : Admin, Office Support and Services

Location : Roodepoort

Contract : Permanent

Business Unit : Procurement

Remuneration : R ,.00

EE position : No

Introduction: The incumbent will be responsible for developing and deploying sourcing strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing.

Manage portfolio of commodities through cross-functional sourcing teams for effective execution of portfolio-based strategies, as well as ensuring the overall sustainability of commodity-based initiatives.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Infrastructure Standards - Position and Influence of Procurement and Supply
2. Infrastructure Standards - External Environment in Procurement and Supply
3. Infrastructure Standards - Technology in Procurement and Supply
4. Process Standards - Spend Management in Procurement and Supply
5. Process Standards - Contracting in Procurement and Supply
6. Process Standards - Sourcing in Procurement and Supply
7. Performance Standards - Delivering Outcomes in Procurement and Supply

Cognitive Skills:

1. Analytical thinking and Attention to Detail
2. Holistic / Big Picture Thinking
3. Problem solving
4. Judgement and Decision-making
5. Innovation thinking

Personal Skills:

1. Personal Development
2. Professional Image and Visibility Orientation
3. Excellence Orientation
4. Flexibility / Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Customer Service Orientation
2. Knowledge sharing
3. Organisational Awareness
4. Relationship building

Professional / Technical Skills:

1. Process Engineering / Systems competence
2. Technical Skills / Competence: Best Practice Thinking

Teamwork Leadership:

1. Motivating People
2. Practical execution

Education:

A minimum of a 3-year degree in Supply Chain or relevant qualification

Desired: CPSM certification or CIPS certification is an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' procurement / supply chain management experience

Ideal: Procurement Process Management, Supply Chain Analysis, Contract Management, Supply Base Analysis, Client Relationship Management

Knowledge Requirements:

1. Understanding of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
2. Understanding of procurement systems
3. Procurement Policies and Procedures
4. Communication with stakeholders and suppliers
5. Team working and cross-functional working