Senior Sourcing Lead - Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

GEP; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP is a leading procurement and supply chain solutions firm, offering consulting, software and managed services. This 9-month contractor role centers on supporting category managers, executing sourcing tasks and driving savings across the S2C program.

You will collaborate with vendors, establish negotiation levers, and contribute to supplier management processes while mentoring junior colleagues and participating in firm-building activities. Durban-based opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting category managers with category strategy and sourcing tasks.
• Ability to discuss with vendors and evaluate product capabilities.
• Experience in supplier management and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting category managers with category strategy plans and sourcing execution
• Establishing negotiation strategies and leading negotiations to achieve savings
• Discussing with vendors and evaluating suppliers' products and capabilities
• Managing supplier selection activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ, Scorecard, Bid Analysis)
• Providing support with Supplier Management/Procurement processes and policies
• Recruitment & mentorship of junior colleagues

Job description

GEP is a leading procurement and supply chain solutions firm, offering consulting, software and managed services. This 9-month contractor role centers on supporting category managers, executing sourcing tasks and driving savings across the S2C program.

You will collaborate with vendors, establish negotiation levers, and contribute to supplier management processes while mentoring junior colleagues and participating in firm-building activities. Durban-based opportunity.