Commodity/category Specialist

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Vivo Group Full time

**Commodity/Category Specialist - 36 Months Contract (9x Required, 1 in each Province)**
- Responsible for Category management & strategic sourcing of allocated project.
- Establish long term strategic contracts
- Run an end-to-end tender process
- Conduct supplier negotiations
- Maintain & administer contracts
- Update & maintain a sourcing file in accordance to Strategic Commodities (Equipment repairs, Spares & Maintenance, Material Handling Equipment, ICT Infrastructure & Construction, etc.)

**Required Qualifications**
- Supply Chain Management Degree (NQF 7) or higher - Compulsory.
- MCIPS, SAPICS or equivalent membership

**Required Experience**
- +5 Years in relevant strategic SCM sourcing - Compulsory

**Other Requirements.**
- Valid Driver’s License & Own reliable vehicle.
- Willing to travel if required within short-notice (1 - 3 days’ Notice)

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 36 months

Application Question(s):

- Own reliable vehicle?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Supply Chain Management sourcing: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers License (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/10/19


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