Sourcing Specialist (Raw Materials, Traded Goods & Chemicals/Directs)- Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Collect data, identify and analyse trends using understanding of sourcing processes.
• Conduct market analysis and contribute to development of sourcing strategy development.
• Analyse spend data, e.g. TCO analysis, regression analysis to identify improvement/ saving opportunities
• Prepare RFI / RFP documents
• Run tender processes and analyse the returned data
• Support data collection on supplier performance (supplier scorecard) from around the organisation
• Support preparation of supplier feedback presentations as part of SRM process
• Support creation, cleansing and updating of category trees on an ongoing basis
• Calculation, tracking and reporting of achieved savings through ensuring benefits sign-off by business units
• Manage and verify price escalations and contract variations.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Relevant university degree
• 3-5 years experience in Sourcing environment and data analytics (incl. contract management.)
• Procurement related certification will be advantageous
• Experience with ERP and/or spend management systems
• Experience in contract management
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other analytical tools
• Financial analysis, modelling skills and knowledge of various index sources
• Ability to analyse information and present trends
• Good command of written English for business writing and presentation purposes
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment