Strategic Sourcing & Implementation Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Sourcing Implementation Lead to manage procurement of goods, services and IT systems. The role requires strong leadership to liaise with suppliers on sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives and to identify savings opportunities through research, analysis and benchmarking.

Responsibilities include leading COE-based category strategies, coordinating with infrastructure and application roadmaps, and implementing a Vendor Governance Framework across global strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing implementation management is required.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, including purchasing and procurement, is required.
• Experience with e-commerce and multicultural companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute procurement of goods, services and IT systems.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure EA teams to support category & sourcing strategies.
• Present savings opportunities and stakeholder engagement.
• Onboard and train leadership and BU on category & sourcing strategies.
• Draft and finalize category and sourcing strategies for COEs and initiatives.
• Deliver vendor segmentation and governance across global strategic vendors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field

Minimum of 5 years experience in strategic sourcing implementation management

At least five years of experience in sourcing, including purchasing and procurement

Experience with e-commerce, multi-cultural companies preferred

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Sourcing Implementation Lead to manage procurement of goods, services and IT systems. The role requires strong leadership to liaise with suppliers on sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives and to identify savings opportunities through research, analysis and benchmarking.

Responsibilities include leading COE-based category strategies, coordinating with infrastructure and application roadmaps, and implementing a Vendor Governance Framework across global strategic