Buyer at COFCO International

• Support to strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver long term programs for material, equipment and services categories which support the business requirements in South Africa
• Responsible for leveraging negotiation skills to secure beneficial terms, employing data analytics for strategic decision-making, and ensuring the alignment of procurement activities with our company’s operation and financial objectives.

KEY OUTPUTS OF POSITION

• Support of CIL global procurement policy adherence in the Country.
• Implementation of procurement strategies, road maps and globalization initiatives for the regions, in relation to Global Procurement.
• Develop and execute local procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, as well with the Global Procurement Strategy.
• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers and vendors that meet the company’s quality, cost and delivery standards.
• Lead complex negotiations with vendors, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), innovation, and flexibility to adapt.
• Negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers and vendors to achieve optimal terms and conditions.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and compliance and resolve any issues or disputes.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s procurement policies and procedures, as well as local and international laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Global Procurement Category leaders and stakeholders to understand and support their procurement needs and requirements:
• Analyze and report on regional procurement activities, trends, risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement promoting cooperation and providing procurement guidance to cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking studies.
• Generate cost reduction initiatives to meet the corporate goals and identify best solutions to provide long-term value to the business.
• Consolidate and analyse global procurement spend data/ KPIs for the preparation of monthly global procurement reporting, using data analytic skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12,
• Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate/ master’s in engineering, business administration or purchasing
• At least 5 years of international procurement experience with demonstrated progress preferably in manufacturing/automotive organizations.
• Experience in strategic procurement and strategy definition.
• Preferably experienced in technical categories

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with a customer-oriented profile
• Experience in SAP/ERP Procurement solutions (S/4HANA MM, Ariba…);
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and solve problems.
• Project Management skills are an asset
• Analysing
• Following instructions and procedures
• Commercial thinking
• Achieving Goals and Objectives
• Planning and Organising
• Coping with Pressure
• Working with people
• Adapting and responding to change´
• Relating and Networking