Sourcing Specialist

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd Full time

Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Specialist to join our team in South Africa.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that drive cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage sourcing strategies for key spend categories to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with company objectives, performance improvement, and innovation.
  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, enabling the development of effective cost-saving strategies.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while conducting regular performance reviews for existing suppliers.
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers, including financial stability, delivery performance, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Continuously monitor market trends, commodity prices, and competitor strategies to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Lead high-level negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, focusing on cost, quality, and lead time.
  • Draft, review, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Streamline and standardize procurement processes to improve efficiency and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from issuing Request for Quotations (RFQs) to converting Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs) in a timely manner.
  • Regularly review and report on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and mitigate delays.
  • Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives in line with departmental savings targets.
  • Track and report on procurement performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance rates.

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