Commodity Specialist: ESD at Sappi

As a Commodity Specialist, you will be responsible for:

SME Onboarding:

• Engage and screen SMEs interested in participating in ESD programs.
• Process necessary documentation for SME onboarding.
• Coordinate and evaluate SME assessments, ensuring compliance and eligibility.
• Verify data accuracy and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the onboarding process.

ESD Program Execution Support:

• Coordinate training interventions for SMEs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Project manage service delivery involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely execution.
• Track ESD interventions and provide regular progress updates.
• Facilitate procurement of necessary facilities and resources for ESD initiatives.
• Maintain an audit trail for B-BBEE verification purposes, including job creation, procurement, and expenditure records.
• Conduct data analysis and processing to support ESD initiatives.
• Provide support to the ESD Specialist in the execution of service delivery.
• Provide support to internal stakeholders on the implementation of certain initiatives that relate to the ESD program and the broader procurement function.

ESD Reporting:

• Continuously track and record overall ESD activity, including milestones and achievements.
• Maintain ESD data across multiple sources and systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Structure reporting information according to stakeholder requirements, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Generate accurate reports on ESD programs for various stakeholders, including management meetings, Compliance Monitoring Committees (CMC), and Investment Committee Forums (ICF).

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in procurement, supplier development, or similar roles within a corporate environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, with a keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) requirements and verification processes is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.