Sourcing Support Specialist at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Key activities include:

• Sourcing and Contracting
• Provide support to business in executing sourcing events
• Execute sourcing events in line with the TFG Procurement Policy
• Coordinate contract approval & utilise contract management processes
• Provide regular progress reports detailing the sourcing event details (i.e., savings, compliance etc.)
• Governance / Financial
• Ensure governance framework is adhered to
• Ensure cost savings are approved and auditable
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Contract administration e.g., capturing metadata for new contracts and uploading supporting documentation
• Ensure contracts, procurement bids, modifications, and all relevant documentation are kept in the digital repository
• Support the contract renewal cycle
• Procure-to-Pay
• Provide second-line support for Requisition / Purchase Order / Goods Receipt / Invoice / Credit Note processes
• Stakeholder Management
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Analyse queries / complaints to understand sourcing problems, gather appropriate information, establish root cause, and propose solution options
• Opportunity Identification:
• Analyse relevant data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities
• Conduct industry and supply market analysis
• Conduct spend analysis to inform current spend profile
• Continuous Improvement
• Actively identify, investigate, and propose innovative approaches for improvement
• Identify and mitigate / manage risks in sourcing events
• Ensure sourcing processes and practices align with Procurement Policy and all governance requirements
• People
• Contribute towards the achievement of team, category, departmental and organisational objectives
• Take responsibility for personal learning and growth objectives

Requirements:

• Matric & Business-related qualification
• CIPS Qualification would be advantageous
• 2 years + experience in a similar role
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Critical thinking
• Persuading and influencing skills 
• Multi-level relationship management 
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written 
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail
• Ability to deal with stress