Procurement Specialist at Capitec Bank

Job description

An exciting specialist role with lots of scope going forward has become available within Procurement!

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the business representatives by assisting the departments in identifying
and screening procurement suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels whilst managing the contract life cycle.

Qualifications
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational)
Relevant tertiary qualification (B.Com in business, purchasing or related field) Required

Experience

• 5 years’ experience working in a strategic Procurement role
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in procurement (not buying), driving cost savings and improving terms and conditions
• Exposure to analysis and presenting of findings in reports, forecasts, trends, and recommendations to the team and senior management
• Self-starter with excellent business/financial acumen, proficient working with cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of successfully managing risk

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the process implementation for procurement related to goods and services
• Manage and develop resources to deliver business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall business and financial objectives
• Negotiate favourable contractual terms and conditions for Capitec with suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and teamwork
• Deliver on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives
• Support Sales Organization in strategic situations
• Develop and implement efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, RFP and decision making and evaluation time
• Lead development and execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback,
• Develop, implement and maintain category management processes and review on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure
• compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
• Establish Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) practices and reinforces through regular benchmarking, periodic RFP's, and supplier performance metrics reporting

Knowledge and skills

• Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and experience with an ERP system
• Proven ability to be hands on within a heavy workload environment
• Numerical Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail (accuracy)
• Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills
• Negotiating and Influencing Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Deadline Driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Presentation and Facilitation skills
• Requires valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Be able to travel nationally when required
• Be able to work in an open-plan environment
• Be able to work extended hours during periods of project implementation
• Be comfortable to do all procurement related functions within Microsoft Office

Applications close 15 August; please only expect communication thereafter.