RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on select market segments. These are Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO Recruitment has access to over 80,000 candidates across various industries, all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. At RPO Recruitment, we have access to the most popular job portals and recruitment sites to enable us to hunt for those positions.
Participates in Category specific product development initiatives
Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers
Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalize products and to reduce complexity
Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches
Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy
Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers
Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers
Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions
Continuously screens the Category supply market to identify sourcing optimization opportunities
Develops and maintains sound supplier relationships
Collaborates with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category Digital Transformation
Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system
Requirements:
B Degree (Procurement)
2 years retail procurement specific experience
Specialization in procurement & data analytics would be an advantage
A strong category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn procurement will be considered
Advanced MS Office Excel skills required
Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes
Must be willing to work long hours during peak times
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