Global Procurement Energy Sourcing Specialist

Overview Hire Resolve is seeking a Global Procurement Energy Sourcing Specialist for our client, a global leader in the Beverages and Convenient Foods industry. In this position, you will provide market input to Centers of Excellence (CoEs), support key contract negotiations, and develop relationships with key suppliers. You will also align business unit (BU) stakeholders on category decisions, implement sector and cluster procurement strategies, deliver both annual and long-term strategic targets, and lead P&L savings and productivity initiatives. If you have experience in energy sourcing and a desire to work in a global procurement environment, we encourage you to consider this opportunity with an industry-leading company. Responsibilities Lead improvement initiatives from the procurement side for the Energy category. Support the implementation of the PEP+ Roadmap in SA. Manage business stakeholders; represent the SA Cluster’s GP function internally (peer level) and externally (suppliers). Manage the Energy category on a cluster level, leveraging OpCo’s footprint in the SA Cluster. Ensure compliance with GP policy within the category. Ensure implementation of best-in‑class sourcing methods and tools. Lead supplier diversity plans and B‑BBEE Roadmap for the category. Support the SA GP Capex & Make Category Manager in tracking, monitoring, and reporting of supplier markets for categories during the duration of contracts (including benchmarking against industry / market standards). Work closely with the SA GP Capex & Make Category Manager and GP COE to: Monitor sourcing productivity / savings for the Energy category (for the current year and over PSP). Evaluate and evolve sourcing strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations. Ensure implementation of sourcing strategies / plans, compliance monitoring, and benefits tracking (in close collaboration with the Transactional Procurement Team) in line with procurement policies, SOA, and Procurement practices. Deliver on sustainability as related to strategy requirements. Govern the development of contracts and agreements; support negotiations of important contracts as well as developments with key suppliers. Closely liaise with SA Cluster’s main business stakeholders. Execute the SA Cluster’s procurement strategy through implementing Energy category sourcing strategies for productivity and value enhancement that result in tangible benefits to the bottom line. Own Local / Regional Energy Supplier Relationship Management for the range of the portfolio managed. Manage (in close collaboration with the SA GP Capex & Make Category Manager) implementation of the SA Cluster‑wide Procurement vision, mission, and strategy. Requirements Comprehensive understanding and technically inclined in terms of the Energy market in SA Experience in strategically sourcing categories in scope Be a recognised leader of change 7 years proven procurement experience as the Energy sourcing specialist Skilled in managing across a dispersed team of business stakeholders; strong selling skills Multilingual a plus Experience in procurement in a decentralized company 7 Years proven experience in procurement Formal University Degree (BSc or Equivalent) Procurement professional (CIPS or equivalent) Experience in working in a regional procurement organization Benefits Salary : negotiable When applying via email please use “Global Procurement Energy Sourcing Specialist” as your subject line. Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr