Snr Technical Procurement/Sourcing Specialist - Water Metrology / Process Instrumentation at Prostaff Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A tertiary qualification in instrumentation or electronics or a related engineering or commercial qualification is preferred.
• A tertiary qualification in supply chain or procurement or related qualification is required for the role.
• The successful candidate must ideally have a CIPS / APICS related qualification.
• Previous experience having worked with suppliers and conducting supplier evaluations will be an advantage.
• Previous experience having procured internationally is essential.
• Must have previous experience having procured metrology or related process Instrumentation/equipment is essential for the role. 
• Must have previous experience having worked within a procurement role procuring water meters/instrumentation or engineering or related equipment is essential.
• Must be proficient in SAP ERP including MRP and master data or related.
• Must have a thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge in ISCALA will be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Procuring and sourcing water metrology/process control instrumentation products internationally and locally for the public utility, industrial, agricultural, residential and commercial building services markets.
• Developing and maintaining approved suppliers for each category.
• Developing mitigation plans for single-source spending.
• Identifying risks in a supply chain and managing programs to mitigate such risks.
• Identifying and onboarding suppliers as per procurement policy.
• Coordinating closely with internal stakeholders to execute purchase orders to vendors and following up on delivery schedules, with a constructive order management approach.
• Analysing inventory reports and monitoring the inventory replenishment process.
• Planning and executing logistics (road, ocean and air).
• Conducting and tracking key supplier performance, maintaining long-lasting relationships and partnerships with existing suppliers.
• Executing and driving supplier sustainability projects and reports to support responsible sourcing.
• Defining and executing sourcing plans in accordance with strategic sourcing methodology in launching and processes for direct and indirect procurement.
• Negotiating price, quantity, payment terms, warranties, and delivery schedules with suppliers.