Procurement Specialist

1 week ago


Durban Umhlanga, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time
Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Armstrong Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring products and services from global Telecommunication, IT, and Networking vendors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships
  • Manage and maintain supplier databases, including tracking and forecasting price increases
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure services are sourced at market-related prices
  • Ensure pricing books are up to date and communicated with management
  • Validate purchase requisitions and prepare comparative statements of quotations received from suppliers
  • Manage and control logistics of product/service delivery, including liaising with clearing agents and overseeing tax and customs implications
  • Analyze and report on annual spend per supplier and provide financial oversight on spend analytics and inflation
  • Leverage partnership programs to maintain or enhance partnership status, secure promotions, incentives, and trainings offered
  • Track, manage, and control rebate process to ensure rebates requests are submitted and rebates are received
  • Manage and own supplier portals and deal registrations
  • Leverage marketing campaigns/events with suppliers to expand brand awareness
  • Participate in transformational, consolidation, and negotiate annual cost-savings initiatives
  • Analyze trends and provide proactive recommendations to the Solutions/Finance leadership team
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years experience in a Service Provider environment or ICT/Telecommunications Industry
  • 5-10 years experience in initiating, executing, evaluating, and managing strategic sourcing activities
  • Bachelor's degree in commerce, Supply Chain, or related tertiary qualification preferable
  • Excellent understanding of procurement processes
  • Project management or service delivery background advantageous
  • Product knowledge of networking, voice, and secure cloud products and services
  • Knowledge and experience of network infrastructure advantageous
  • Excellent data analytical skills, Advanced Excel, and other MS Office applications
  • Basic Cost-Accounting skills an advantage
  • Knowledge of ISP/data solution providers and markets across the globe
  • Basic knowledge of telco regulations
Personal Skills/Competencies:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Competitive bidding and negotiation skills
  • Vendor and contract management knowledge
  • Value analysis, business case development, and financial analytical skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving ability

Armstrong Appointments is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


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