KZA_Strategic Sourcing Lead

Krones Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Procurement Specialist to profile categories, onboard suppliers, and optimize procurement strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and building collaborative relationships with suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in localisation and executing procurement strategies.
• 5-7 years experience in packaging environment, & engineering of parts (plastic, metal).
• Proven track record in building collaborative relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Profile the category assessing current supplier base and market conditions.
• Conduct market research and create cost estimates.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize buying process.
• Develop and maintain the supplier database.

Skills

Strong decision maker

Ability to work under pressure

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt to change

Collaborative relationship building

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Procurement or related analytical field

CIPS qualification

Job description

Krones Southern Africa is located in Lanseria, Johannesburg, and is a subsidiary of Krones AG in Neutraubling Germany, a major company internationally recognized as the world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-speed equipment for the packaging and bottling industry.

Krones Southern Africa provides local engineering services for the beer and beverage industry within the Sub- Saharan African region. We strive to provide excellent after-sales service and support. Our goal is to ensure that our customers maintain high standards of quality and productivity.

Your Tasks

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Profile the category assessing current supplier base and market conditions (short term).

• Onboarding where feasible existing OEM Suppliers into KSA and propose for MEA region.

• Generate supplier portfolio for KSA and input into MEA Regional view in select sourcing strategy,

• Select implementation path, negotiate & select new suppliers to onboard, integrate suppliers against Krones supplier code of conduct and procurement policies and continually benchmark supply market.

• Conduct market research, create cost estimates, forecasts, and implement strategy whilst minimizing risks in the supply chain.

• To save costs, time and maximize profitability, you will negotiate with suppliers and use sourcing strategies in the industry.

• Hold structured, periodic business reviews with key suppliers, reviewing all aspects of supplier performance.

• Develop and maintain the supplier database and supplier pipeline ensuring supplier performance management that existing suppliers can meet obligations,

• To find alternatives in alignment with MEA region and Corporate Procurement policies.

• Leads supplier engagement on new supply sources, products and methods of procurement and feedback to MEA region for directional support.

• Negotiates with suppliers regarding specifications, prices and delivery that meet localization requirements and feedback to MEA region for directional support.

• To ensure that all local & International KSA contracts are compliant and create solutions to develop the company’s alternative sourcing, spend and optimizes the buying process.

• Drive regional targets with regards to alternative sourcing for KSA, define governance and strategy in consultation with management on agreed targets.

• Identify, investigate evaluate & implement/propose for implementation opportunities for local purchasing and local manufacture within region; but not limited to MEA.

• Accountable to the regional team tracking of alternative spend and to promote relevant local purchasing and local manufacture opportunities within the region.

• Lead collaboration with KSA team and wider supply chain management (workshop).

• Provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings for forecast and budgets for localisation.

• Communicate direction, and lead negotiations with all levels of supplier management to develop and deploy appropriate contracts, and business relationships that satisfy current and future business needs.

• Specify purchasing requirements in output terms so that suppliers can recommend cost effective and innovative solutions to meet the needs.

• Support dual sourcing in expedition to manage risk, ensure that there is back up suppliers to preferred supplier.

• Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on leading procurement practice to all regions departments, supporting in the improvement in SOPs and Strategy when necessary.

• Work with suppliers and influence internal stakeholders to implement the innovation strategy, and to evolve the strategy as technology, markets and business needs change.

• Ensuring all work internal and external is executed in line with Krones policies and procedures.

• Relationships will be managed and maintained and whilst delivering as a Krones ambassador towards all suppliers you will adhere to all Krones policies and procedures and take direction from management in case of doubt.

• Anticipates and highlights issues that need to be considered having a clear and sound decision making process.

• Service Delivery - Develops standards of service delivery beyond those generally accepted.

Your Profile

Qualification, Experience, Behaviours & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Procurement, or a related analytical field.

• CIPS qualification (preferred).

• 5 -7 years Experience in localisation and executing procurement strategies.

• 5 – 7 years Experience in Packaging environment, & engineering of parts (plastic, metal etc.) would be beneficial.

• Strong decision maker.

• Proven track record in building collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• 5- 7 years strategic thinking and management.

• Ability to work independently and compliant with work processes and procedures.

• Ability to work under pressure.

We Offer

Your application

Characteristics Required:

• Strong change management capability

• Must be able to adapt to change and work in a team

• Must be customer orientated

• Good analytical, problem-solving skills and a keen sense of commercial acumen, data orientated

• Influencer, negotiator and strong communicator