Tiger Brands Limited, a Top 40 JSE Limited company whose footprint extends across the African continent and beyond, is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of FMCG products in Southern Africa, and has been for several decades.
Tiger Brands has been built over many decades through the acquisition and clustering of businesses. Our strategy for succe...
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You are responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy for your respective commodities and ensuring delivery of the best procurement value and mitigation of supply risks.
You will establish a distinctive competency and understanding of the commodities and Tiger Brands’ business needs and continuously identify new procurement value opportunities in line with the Commodity Strategies.
You will deliver cost savings projects focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization whilst ensuring a healthy relationship with suppliers and business.
You will also lead a team of sourcing specialists to support you in the execution of the strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing and executing the sourcing strategy of the respective commodity
In depth technical reports, proposals or project briefs affecting one or more business units
Explanation of complex products, services or concepts to internal or external customers or clients
Negotiation with customers or suppliers over price, contracts or services
Written proposals or presentations aimed at changing practices within or across business units or selling a product or service to external clients
Compile procurement mandates and motivations for approval of contract awards to Exco level
Influences or changes specific administrative or operational practices affecting more than one department/team/BU
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