Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Staff Solutions; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Staff Solutions in South Africa seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead sourcing, tender management and contract administration. The role oversees governance, supplier negotiations and centralised procurement initiatives across units, with strong emphasis on compliance and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field, 5+ years of experience, and SAP experience. A CIPS/CIPSM certification is advantageous.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant procurement experience.
• Experience in sourcing, tender management, supplier negotiations and contract administration.
• Experience with procurement management systems, preferably SAP.
• Professional procurement certification such as CIPS or CIPSM is an added advantage.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, issue and manage tender documents (RFPs, RFQs) and other procurement documents.
• Identify, assess and shortlist suppliers per organisational standards.
• Manage supplier communication throughout tender process.
• Conduct comparative evaluations of proposals considering price, quality, capability and compliance.
• Lead supplier negotiations for competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Coordinate centralised sourcing initiatives across business units.
• Ensure tender processes are conducted transparently and in compliance.
• Assist with preparation, review, negotiation and administration of procurement contracts.
• Coordinate contract approvals, execution, renewals and amendments with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain records of tender activities, evaluations and negotiations.
• Monitor contract performance and escalate risks/non-compliance.
• Ensure proper contract filing and recordkeeping.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement policies, procedures, templates and guidelines.
• Promote compliance with policies, controls and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain procurement databases, KPIs, dashboards and reports.
• Support operation and improvement of procurement systems.
• Assist in supplier registration and performance processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, transparency and efficiency.
• Work with internal stakeholders to align procurement with objectives.
• Provide procurement guidance and support to units.
• Facilitate procurement training and awareness initiatives.
• Support compliance reviews and corrective actions.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for decision-making.
• Maintain relationships with Finance, Legal, Audit and Compliance.
• Lead or support major centalised procurement initiatives.
• Facilitate demand consolidation across units.
• Coordinate supplier engagement, tenders, evaluations and follow-ups.
• Monitor progress and ensure timelines.
• Track savings and reporting of procurement outcomes.
• Develop centralised procurement catalogs and databases.
• Identify opportunities for further consolidation.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Procurement governance

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Business Admin

CIPS/CIPSM certification (advantage)

Ferramentas

SAP

DingTalk

Evolve

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Staff Solutions in South Africa seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead sourcing, tender management and contract administration. The role oversees governance, supplier negotiations and centralised procurement initiatives across units, with strong emphasis on compliance and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field, 5+ years of experience, and SAP experience. A CIPS/CIPSM certification is advantageous.