Procurement Specialist, Extended Workforce Solutions

SDI International Corp.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

SDI International Corp. in Johannesburg seeks a Procurement Specialist – Extended Workforce Solutions to lead sourcing, contracting and supplier governance within the Extended Workforce category. You will collaborate with Legal, Global Process Owners and cross-functional teams across locations.

The role requires a B.S./B.A. in a related field and 2+ years in Extended Workforce or strategic sourcing, with strong negotiation and MS Office skills. Johannesburg on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a B.S./B.A. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Extended Workforce, staffing, HR services category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Experience with supplier selection, analysis and relationship management in logistics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting within Extended Workforce Solutions, including RFPs/RFQs and negotiations.
• Manage end-to-end category management, supplier governance, and contract renewals.
• Define procurement strategy aligned with stakeholders and spend goals.
• Support supplier negotiations and governance frameworks.
• Provide category intelligence and spend/cost savings reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions with Legal and Global Process Owners.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

B.S./B.A. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

SDI International is a global procurement and workforce solutions partner helping organizations optimize tail spend, strengthen strategic sourcing and manage extended workforce programs.

Founded in 1992, SDI is a woman-owned, woman-managed organization grounded in strong principles and long-standing relationships. We turn fragmented processes into high-performing operating models that deliver measurable, sustained value.

Currently we are looking for a Procurement Specialist – Extended Workforce Solutions based in Johannesburg, South Africa who will be responsible for managing sourcing and contracting activities within, but not limited to Extended Workforce Solutions category, including supplier selection, contract management, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. It will be key for this individual to manage collaboration across multiple locations with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Global Process Owners, and other important cross-functional teams. It will also be key for this individual to manage and handle escalations in the sourcing and contracting process.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead sourcing and contracting activities within, but not limited to Extended Workforce Solutions category including supplier selection, RFPs, RFQs, competitive evaluations, benchmarking, and negotiations
• Manage end-to-end category management including supplier governance, contract renewals, and ongoing supplier relationship management
• Understand the current supplier base, spend, and goals of the organization to define and maintain a procurement strategy in alignment with key stakeholders
• Support supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier governance frameworks
• Maintain alignment with category strategies and program governance standards
• Work with suppliers to define the most appropriate and cost-effective pricing structures to support the organization
• Leverage existing supply base and identify new opportunities to drive efficiencies and deliver cost savings
• Conduct risk assessments where needed to protect the interests and assets of the organization
• Provide category intelligence and stakeholder reporting including weekly/monthly spend and cost savings reports
• Schedule and coordinate supplier performance review meetings
• Coordinate and actively participate in technical discussions between suppliers and internal customers
• Work closely with multiple teams to understand business requirements, goals, and objectives in order to efficiently support their operations
• Analyze processes, identify, prioritize, and drive continuous improvements
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and external suppliers
• Interact with Internal/External Stakeholders across multiple global locations and time zones
• B.S./B.A. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Extended Workforce, staffing, HR services category management or strategic sourcing
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities
• Understanding of supplier selection, supplier analysis, and supplier relationship management within the logistics space
• Procurement process knowledge including financial analysis, market analysis, and category strategy development
• Effective communicator capable of managing stakeholders across time zones and organizational levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of urgency and ability to maintain high performance under tight timelines
• Demonstrates ability to ask the right questions and use sound business judgement
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail