Procurement Specialist

Implementation of category sourcing strategies and supply contracts for the Services category through participation of cross functional category teams
- Driving sustainable total cost reductions in Services commodity through appropriate and effective sourcing strategies
- Execution of Services sourcing and the management of ongoing supply, monitoring and auditing of performance
- Adhering to internal authorization mandates
- Managing relationships with suppliers, negotiate payment terms and manage associated operational requirements
- Managing and controlling of contracts on Maximo and Contract Register
- Manage supplier relationships and performance with suitable key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Managing relationships with internal customers at a senior level and developing close, collaborative working relationships with the relevant business and plant personnel
- Analyze supplier landscape, select vendor and conduct negotiations:

- Manages vendors, monitors performance and compliance with guidelines
- Measures and tracks internal performance within each spend category
- Synthesizes business needs, challenges demand and drives standardization of specifications
- Maximizes savings delivery and secures TCO reductions and record Cost saving initiatives monthly
- Developing negotiation strategies and leading contract negotiations with suppliers, and leading supplier diversity initiatives for the category, including steps to achieve the company’s BBBEE targets.
- Implement and record Cost savings initiatives.
- Adhering to internal authorization mandates.
- Update of pricing and contracts in Maximo.
- Monthly compilation of reports, preparation and submission of dashboards
- Perform Supplier Audits and SLA evaluations.
- An appropriate qualification: Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce or Finance or CIPS Level 4 (or other relevant tertiary degree).
- At least 5 to 10 years in Procurement or Commercial role
- Good knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts and processes, and experience in driving total cost reductions within manufacturing industries.
- Good attention to detail with the ability to sift through large volumes of information (spend data, specifications, market intelligence etc.) to solve problems and identify value opportunities.
- Experience in establishing and managing contracts with a solid appreciation for typical contract requirements, structure and associated sections and clauses
- The ability to handle supplier negotiations using a fact-based, information-driven approach
- Project management experience
- Strong analytical thinking capability and skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.