Procurement Specialist
Hire Resolve
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 01 August 2024

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Job Description

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist is responsible for supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, review cost estimates and issue purchase orders/approval, purchasing goods and services and contract negotiations/service level agreements including KPI setting, tracking and reviews If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then this opportunity is for you!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor global and regional supply chain dynamics.
  • Stay informed on raw material costs, geopolitical factors, and economic conditions.
  • Use market intelligence reports and industry forecasts.
  • Conduct regular reviews with suppliers for future needs.
  • Utilize data analytics for forecasting and strategy adjustment.
  • Assess supplier financial stability and risk factors.
  • Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Use risk assessment tools for evaluating supplier risks.
  • Identify and establish relationships with alternative suppliers.
  • Finalize and approve contracts with contractors and service providers.
  • Ensure adherence to local sourcing guidelines and service level agreements.
  • Issue and compare purchase orders to tax invoices; report discrepancies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Manage key supplier relationships and set KPIs.
  • Communicate procurement value and benefits to internal stakeholders.
  • Support departments on high-value procurement initiatives and tenders.
  • Negotiate prices with existing suppliers for cost optimization.
  • Provide transparency on and insights into third-party spend.
  • Contribute to cross-regional initiatives for optimizing group spend
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in a strategic procurement role, preferably within the FMCG industry.
  • Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or related field
  • Willingness to travel, up to 20%
  • Project and process management experience.
  • Strong understanding of category management and advanced "source-to-contract" procurement processes.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
  • SAP experience is desirable.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple activities and maintain focus.
  • Profound analytical skills and creative problem-solving capabilities.
  • Good knowledge of contract drafting and interpretation.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment within a global organizational framework.
  • Solid understanding of purchasing strategies.
  • Financial acumen and attention to detail.

 

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move.

 

  • Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Ashley Feldtmann or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
  • When applying via email please use "Procurement Specialist" as your subject line

 

We will contact you telephonically in 7 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise if it matches your profile.