Procurement Specialist

Sapics; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team in Bryanston. This role involves collaborating with local suppliers, analyzing business needs, and integrating sourcing plans into budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, risk management, and supplier relationship management, ensuring compliance with company policies. If you're passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in procurement processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement with a focus on commodities and finance.
• Proven success in developing sourcing strategies for competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and requirements to the Local Business Partner.
• Collaborate with suppliers to support development and sourcing activities.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Education

B Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification

Job description

A leading FMCG company is looking for a Procurement Specialist to be based at their head office in Bryanston.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide the Local Business Partner with information and requirements gathered through daily business activities and report regularly.
2. Understand business needs within the assigned scope for functional and plant-level requirements in the NiM serviced.
3. Perform data retrieval, analysis, and representation as directed, mapping how ordering (P2P) and channels operate within the serviced locations, and identify improvements.
4. Interface with local suppliers to assist with supplier development or switch activities as directed by category and sourcing teams.
5. Collaborate with HOP and Business partners to integrate sourcing plans into local budgets and price planning processes.
6. Integrate innovation, renovation, and post-award cost improvement elements from suppliers into functional or site/production processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit actions.
7. Support the Ensure Supply process, including risk analysis and material prioritization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• B Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement; a background in commodities and finance is beneficial.
• Proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver competitive advantage over 2-3 years.
• Ability to lead projects successfully.
• Experience with risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong negotiation skills in cross-functional and cross-market teams.