Introduction:
We currently have the above vacancy and wish to invite suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration. This position will be based in Wadeville. The ideal candidate must have experience with Procurement and Category experience for a large scale operation (preferably in FMCG / Manufacturing / Production environment). This position will only consider Employment Equity candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Process implementation for procurement related to goods and services.
• Manage and develop resources to deliver business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall business and financial objectives.
• Negotiate favourable contractual terms and conditions for the business with suppliers.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Deliver on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of innovative strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and implement efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, RFP and decision making and evaluation time.
• Implement and maintain category management processes and reviews on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices, and to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
• Work cross-functionally to support KPI and Savings initiatives with other departments i.e. Industrial, Sales, Logistics etc.
• Ensures business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall business and financial objectives.
• Establish Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) practices and reinforces through regular benchmarking, periodic RFP's and supplier performance metrics reporting.
• Contributes towards achieving Departmental KPI’s.
• Minimises risk in area of responsibility, by ensuring due diligence in all areas.
• Assists with Vendor Application Processes and queries (Service Level Agreements, Credit Applications etc.).
• Provides Support to Head of Procurement: Other.

Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum Matric Certificate.
• A relevant tertiary Qualification in Business, Purchasing or Related field
• CIPS will be an advantage
• 3 to 5 years of Supply Chain or Procurement experience (FMCG / Manufacturing / Production or similar large scale national operation) of which 1 year must be within a Strategic / Large Scale Procurement environment in a Specialist role.
• In-direct Categories Strategic Procurement experience is compulsory.
• Proven Capabilities related to Strategic Purchasing / Procurement
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of all levels.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities and deliver high quality output under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Working Knowledge of contracts and SLA’s.
• Team orientation, with a strong sense of commitment to team members.
• Strong communication skills and highly professional presence.
• Attention to detail is critical in this role.
• Strategic thinking, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer knowledge skills – MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.