Sourcing Lead

GEP Worldwide; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement solutions seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive sourcing strategies and manage supplier engagements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing the strategic sourcing process, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Spanish, enhancing our collaborative efforts with clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage analytical skills to deliver measurable cost savings.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years experience in Strategic Sourcing.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work.
• Conduct spends analytics to deliver cost savings.
• Manage supplier selection processes and contractual agreements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Quantitative analysis

Sourcing methodology

Negotiation strategy development

Project management

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Business or Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.

GEP is different. It’s a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We recognize people who make a genuine difference by rewarding them well. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow, and continually improve us.

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com.

GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

What you will do

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work consistent with businessrequirements and client sourcing strategy.
• Conduct spends analytics and utilize analytical expertise to deliver a comprehensive total cost of ownership assisting the client business in delivering measurable cost savings.
• Initiate and structure efficient RFx’s, participate in supplier negotiations and support negotiationstrategies based on supplier proposals and spend analytics.
• Utilize your well-developed sourcing skills to manage supplier selection processes and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed business awards while developing contractual agreements in collaborationwith our client’s business and legal departments.
• Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or SMEs on project strategy; determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy.
• Lead and execute the GEP sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed. / Manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process then following up with suppliers on milestone activities.
• Perform in-depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, drawconclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner.

What you should bring

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree (or in progress) in Science, Business or Engineering or similar stream or a combination of relevant experience.
• Experience: 3 - 6 years previous work experience managing Strategic Sourcing is a must, procure to pay process, RFX auctions process and procurement process experience.
• Languages:Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written). Portuguese is a plus.

Other Skills:

• Intermediate to high financial and quantitative analysis skills

• Should possess strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, e-Sourcing technology, RFX development, facilitation and management

• Auction development including parameters

• Supplier engagement

• Negotiation strategy development

• Team Management (Team of Analysts)

• Requires Low amount of guidance and direction

• Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques.

• Strong ability to handle client issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation.
• Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking and critical path definition.
• Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated communication during issue resolution and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups.