Sourcing Specialist: Grains - Johannesburg at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You are responsible for the establishment and execution of sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) for your respective commodity ensuring targeted savings are delivered and supply risks are mitigated. You have a detailed understanding of your commodity characteristics and Tiger Brands’ businesses. You configure and execute (e-)sourcing events and ensure a continuous supply of materials and services that meet the business operational need.

RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Establish and execute various sourcing events for the respective commodity
• Mitigate risks to the business
• Influences or changes specific administrative or operational practices in a team, section or department
• May be required to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiation with customers or suppliers over price, contracts or services
• Influences or changes specific administrative or operational practices affecting more than one department/team/BU

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Service management skills – ability to manage various service providers and drive efficiency
• Pragmatism – with an ability to think conceptually while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources
• Self-management – with attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow-through

QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or equivalent 3 year degree.
• 3+ years experience procurement
• analytical skills and several years of sourcing withing FMCG or manufacturing.