Sourcing Analyst

Assist with annual Budgets.
- Prepare tender/RFP documents.
- Run tender processes and analyse the returned data.
- Negotiate the best terms and prices for services and goods procured (Manage supply risk.).
- Compile and implement formal contract documents.
- Ensure timeous extension / termination of contract portfolio.
- Collect data, analyse, benchmark and identify trends using understanding of sourcing processes.
- Analyse spend data and identify improvement / saving opportunities (i.e. TCO analysis)
- Support data collection on supplier performance throughout the organisation as part of SRM process.
- Support creation and administration of Purchase Order history, material/service and vendor master data on an ongoing basis.
- Regularly meet with internal and external stakeholders to discuss goals and develop plans to meet agreed outputs; working closely with R&D and quality counterparts.
- Support and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with Importation and clearance of shipments.
- Ensure compliance with AEL Procurement Policy, Directives and Centre Instructions as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
- Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental standards.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Tertiary qualification in Purchasing & Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management.
- 2 - 3 years’ experience in Contractual Procurement, Data Analytics & Handling of Import documentation.
- Experience with ERP / and or spend management systems.
- Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other analytical tools.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data and present trends.
- Good command of English (written and communication) for writing, engaging and presentation purposes.
- Understanding of company strategies regarding management of supply chain, financial goals, process efficiencies.
- Knowledge of manufacturing environment.