Sourcing Specialist

Letshalo HR Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to execute strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement, with a focus on delivering cost efficiency. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, preparing bid documents, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. This role requires a National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain and at least 6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 6 years' experience in Supply Chain / Procurement, with 3 years as Senior Buyer.
• Proven ability to source in local and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers and track savings.
• Prepare tender documents and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Negotiating

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Customer relations

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Projects

SAP

Excel

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for executing strategic sourcing initiatives and projects on behalf of the client, with the objective of delivering measurable cost and efficiency benefits.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to the following :

Operational Plan :

• Gathering of specific information.
• Facilitate and lead the briefing sessions and bid evaluations committee.
• Drive the usage of contracts throughout the company and report on sourcing / procurement benefits.
• Negotiating with suppliers.
• Tracking savings and reporting on them.
• Analyse supplier / commodity cost drivers and construct total cost models, which can be used to secure good deals and manage the cost on an ongoing basis with the help of a Commodity / Category Manager.

Governance, Risk and Compliance :

• Compliance with all relevant standards and demonstrate a high level of probity.
• Ensure the sourcing processes are in line with PPPFA directives and other specific legislation.
• Ensuring that confidentiality & non-disclosure and declaration forms are completed and signed by relevant committee members.

Project Management :

• Have the ability and experience to facilitate the Bid Specification Committees and facilitates Bid Evaluation Committees on different projects.
• Forming and leading cross functional teams for different projects and business units.

Administration :

• Preparing tender / Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents and Request for Quotations (RFQs).
• Compiling the bid evaluation documentations.
• Providing declaration forms, terms of references for bid evaluation committees and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement forms.
• Preparing bid advertisement for different projects and send to the tender office for publication.
• Preparing award documentation for approval as per DAF.

Stakeholder Management :

• Manage stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain relationship with suppliers and project managers.
• Oversee the administration of company-established contracts and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge :

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent qualification (NQF6 / 7).
• 6 years' experience in Supply Chain / Procurement of which 3 years should be as Senior Buyer or a Sourcing Specialist procuring goods and services within commercial / corporate real estate.
• Proven ability to source both in the local and international markets.
• Experience in overall procurement and BEE will be an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of broadcast commodities, commercial / corporate real estate, logistics commodities & CIDB or similar along with an understanding of their complexities, cost drivers and factors that could influence their pricing.
• Ability to develop and present relevant documentation (e.g. RFPs, RFQs, formal contracts).
• Be computer literate in Microsoft Projects and the Office Suite, including possessing advanced Excel and SAP Knowledge.
• Proven record in delivering sustainable procurement total benefits e.g. total cost reductions.
• Experience in formal project management.
• Possess excellent negotiating skills, obtained from strategic or complex negotiations.
• Proven ability in developing a detailed understanding of complex technical materials or services.
• High numeric skills with the ability to build complex models.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good customer relations skills.
• Facilitating of solutions development and initiatives.
• Ability to manage changing operational needs.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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