Tmo 15218 - Senior Procurement Specialist - Fmcg

Gauteng; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities related to engineering materials and services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5 years’ experience in a similar role, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers competitive remuneration, including medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years' overall purchasing and engineering experience in a similar role.
• Working experience in sourcing and procuring engineering equipment and services.
• Experience in the implementation of end-to-end procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for engineering materials and services.
• Establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms.

Skills

Procurement activities for engineering materials

Collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Negotiation skills with suppliers

Vendor sourcing practices

Purchasing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical)

Qualification in Procurement

Job description

Introduction

Employer Description. Our client is a manufacturing company based in the West Rand of Gauteng.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description. Our client has an opportunity for an experienced individual to join their team in the capacity of a Senior Procurement Specialist.

• Procurement activities related to engineering materials, equipment, and services for the organization.
• Establish and maintain sound, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including line managers.
• Ensure alignment with technical specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and industry best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of engineering procurement, continuously.
• Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers to secure favourable terms, prices, and delivery schedules that align with business objectives.
• Evaluate suppliers' capabilities to meet business specifications, volumes, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure alignment with business needs and initiate purchase orders when discrepancies arise.
• Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies for key materials, securing approval from senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify opportunities for process optimization, material standardization, and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage the performance and discipline of employees in a way that ensures productivity and compliance with legal and statutory requirements and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing policies and procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical engineering.
• Qualification: Qualification in Procurement is an added advantage.
• 5 years' overall purchasing and Engineering experience in a similar role within Food FMCG industry or similar.
• Working experience in sourcing and procuring engineering equipment and services.
• Working experience in the implementation of end-to-end procurement strategies and processes.
• Vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, negotiating).
• Purchasing strategies.

Package & Remuneration

Salary / Package: Rk – Rk

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• Discretionary Bonus