Commodity Specialist

Sappi; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the forestry and paper industry is seeking a skilled Commodity Specialist to enhance procurement processes. Your role will involve developing sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with suppliers to meet company goals. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5-8 years of experience in procurement or materials management. SAP MM experience is advantageous. Join us to make a significant impact on our operations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in industrial, procurement, materials management, or finance.
• Experience in technical or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for tactical, non-category managed products.
• Analyze supply markets and demand patterns to inform decisions.
• Negotiate short- and medium-term commercial agreements.
• Draft and finalize supply and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance in agreement drafting.
• Ensure procurement aligns with specifications and sourcing strategies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for contract placement.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Mentor and monitor a procurement team.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Cost-saving initiatives

Mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma/NQF Level 6-7 in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Description

Join Our Team as a Commodity Specialist! We’re looking for a skilled Commodity Specialist to support our management in planning, executing, and controlling the procurement process to meet customer expectations and company goals. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for tactical, non-category managed products.
• Analyze supply markets and demand patterns to inform decisions.
• Negotiate short- and medium-term commercial agreements.
• Draft and finalize supply and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance in agreement drafting.
• Ensure procurement aligns with specifications and sourcing strategies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for contract placement.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Mentoring and monitoring a procurement team. Building relationships, sharing expertise and fostering growth through regular, open communication. Key steps include identifying gaps, setting clear objectives, providing training and guidance while celebrating successes.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma/NQF Level 6-7 in Supply Chain Management.
• 5-8 years of experience in industrial, procurement, materials management, or finance.
• Experience in technical or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• SAP MM experience is advantageous.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!