Governance Support Procurement

Lactalis South Africa; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Governance Support Procurement professional, where you'll play a crucial role in overseeing procurement processes for indirect materials, packaging, and ingredients. Your expertise will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while managing vendor relationships and contract renewals. This role offers the chance to leverage your analytical skills to drive procurement decisions and improve operational efficiency. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about procurement governance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement processes.
• Strong understanding of governance related to indirect materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing and vendor onboarding.
• Define and track KPIs with suppliers for alignment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Procurement Governance

Vendor Onboarding

KPI Tracking

Contract Management

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Tools

E-Auction Tools

Job description

Role Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Governance Support Procurement professional to join our procurement team at Lactalis SA, a leading dairy manufacturing company. The Governance Support Procurement will be responsible for overseeing procurement processes related to indirect materials, packaging, and ingredients. This role includes managing invoices, onboarding vendors and new items, tracking KPIs, contract management, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of procurement governance.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 2-3 years relevant experience
• Understanding of procurement processes and governance related to indirect materials, packaging, and ingredients
• Experience in managing and processing invoices accurately and efficiently
• Knowledge of vendor onboarding processes and compliance requirements
• Ability to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) with suppliers
• Experience in managing and tracking supplier contracts
• Strong analytical skills to perform basic analytics and support procurement decisions
• Ability to collect and manage indices related to procurement materials
• Experience in sourcing suppliers for low threshold spends

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the processing and management of invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment
2. Facilitate the onboarding of new vendors and items, ensuring all necessary documentation and compliance requirements are met
3. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) with the supplier base to ensure alignment with company goals
4. Manage and track contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance and timely renewals
5. Perform basic analytics to support procurement decisions and track performance metrics
6. Collect and manage indices related to procurement materials to inform purchasing decisions
7. Source suppliers for low threshold spends, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality
8. Manage e-auction tools to facilitate competitive bidding and procurement processes
9. Track and manage buyer savings projects to ensure cost reductions and efficiency improvements
10. Facilitate procurement-related projects across stakeholders, ensuring timely completion and alignment with objectives
11. Coordinate communication across business units to ensure smooth procurement operations
12. Track and manage supplier documentation, including spends, price evolution, CSR, BBBEE, and audit summaries
13. Validate specifications between internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance
14. Update procurement data and track trends to inform strategic decisions
15. Support the global centre of excellence in implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement
16. Work closely with the legal and compliance division to ensure all required legislative documentation is in place