Strategic Supply Chain Analyst & Planner

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in South Africa invites applications for a procurement-focused role centred on strategy and planning. You will lead supplier analysis, be involved in strategic sourcing, and drive cost-effective procurement outcomes while collaborating across business units in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasises planning, inventory management, and capacity optimization to meet operational targets. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ related experience are requested.

Qualifications

• Master proficiency in Procurement Strategy and Planning.
• Expert proficiency in Supplier Analysis & Selection.
• A minimum of 5 of experience in relevant related skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and engage with various groups to drive meaningful solutions.
• Assess and perform sourcing cost management to enhance efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to sourcing processes to optimize outcomes.
• Conduct inventory administration to maintain product availability.
• Optimize capacity utilization through effective planning.
• Plan and forecast supply chain metrics to support operational goals.
• Monitor promotion allocation accuracy to ensure alignment with strategies.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Accenture in South Africa invites applications for a procurement-focused role centred on strategy and planning. You will lead supplier analysis, be involved in strategic sourcing, and drive cost-effective procurement outcomes while collaborating across business units in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasises planning, inventory management, and capacity optimization to meet operational targets. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ related experience are requested.