SCM Sourcing Specialist NELSPRUIT

Affirmative Portfolios; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirmative Portfolios in Nelspruit is seeking a Supply Chain Management Specialist Sourcing to support end-to-end procurement improvements and governance. You will analyze supplier spend, collaborate on RFI/RFP processes, and help deliver cost-saving strategies while ensuring compliance across departments.

The role requires a diploma in SCM/Commerce/Accounting or CIPS, with 3–5 years in strategic sourcing. Travel to sites may be required; MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma in SCM/Commerce/Accounting (NQF 6) or equivalent.
• Professional Diploma Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) (NQF 7) desired.
• 3–5 years’ Strategic Sourcing / Acquisition / Sourcing & Procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spending and identify opportunities for end-to-end sourcing improvements.
• Coordinate competitive sourcing processes with internal stakeholders (RFI/RFP).
• Facilitate vendor agreements and contracts with Business & Legal Counsel.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure value for money through cost-saving measures.
• Develop benchmarking knowledge of assigned categories and major vendors.
• Collaborate with Manager: Bid Management to align budgets and commitments.
• Advise on potential problems and propose practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and financial requirements.

Skills

Driving Change

Operational Delivery

Business Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Results Driven

Analytical

Planning & Organising

Communication

Governance & Reporting

Treasury Regulations

Education

Diploma in SCM/Commerce/Accounting (NQF6)

CIPS Professional Diploma (NQF7)

Job description

Supply Chain Management Specialist Sourcing

Nelspruit

Market related salary package

12 month fixed term contract

Purpose of the Job:

Provide support in the implementation & continuous improvement of the end-to-end sourcing operations, by analysing spending, proposing new possibilities & participating in the delivery of improvement strategies. To enable enhanced sourcing governance by ensuring segregation of duties.

Position Description:

Improved Operational Efficiency & Profit Improvement through Strategic Sourcing:

• Conduct geographic analyses of suppliers & monitors alignment to business requirements & objectives.
• Identify opportunities to operational excellence & cost.
• Develop best practice processes & works with other departments to enhance the ERP process.
• Coordinate competitive sourcing processes with internal stakeholders (e.g., RFI/RFP).
• Facilitate vendor agreements & contracts in partnership with Business & Legal Counsel.
• Monitor major vendor performance with business unit relationship owners.
• Ensure value for money & promote cost saving measures.
• Develop expertise & benchmarking knowledge of assigned categories & major vendors.
• Collaborate & communicate with Manager: Bid Management to align financial commitments of all pre-approved budgets.
• Advise & make recommendations on potential problems & solutions experienced by end users.

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Monitor compliance with legal, contractual, financial, and commercial requirements by business departments.
• Contribute towards achieving a clean administrative audit outcome, from a unit perspective.
• Provide auditors with the required information on queries.
• Produce timely status reports for strategic sourcing.
• Monitor and manage or escalation risk related to strategic sourcing activities.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management :

• Conduct site visits where required, develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, key stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Proactively identify new potential suppliers in line with growth in the industry and actively drives and monitors the use of accredited suppliers.

Education and experience minimum requirements:

• Diploma in SCM / Commerce / Accounting or equivalent (NQF 6) in SCM / Procurement or Logistics Management
• Professional Diploma Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) (NQF 7) desired
• 3 – 5 years’ Strategic Sourcing / Acquisition / Sourcing & Procurement experience

Essential (nonnegotiable) requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel to Nelspruit as and when required
• Advanced knowledge and experience of MS Office, especially in Excel
• Induction Programme (includes company-wide policies and procedures)
• Identifying key stakeholders
• Understanding the unique operational needs of the business

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Driving Change
• Operational Delivery
• Business Acumen
• Strategic / Innovative Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Results Driven
• Assertiveness
• Analytical
• Planning and Organising
• Communication (Verbal & Written)
• Governance, Compliance & Reporting
• Treasury Regulations and PFMA