Supply Chain Operations and Procurement Management Sourcing Specialist at Adcorp Holdings Limited

Job Description
Main Responsibilities

• Sourcing of goods and services which include but not limited to market research, preparation of RFI’s, RFQ’s & RFP’s, evaluation of bids/tenders, commercial negotiations, recommendations for the supplier award, including the preparation & presentation of submissions to the Procurement Committee in accordance with the procurement policy & relevant legislation including BBBEE
• Analyze spend; formulate sourcing and category management strategies based on business requirements that will lead to benefits (cost reduction or avoidance) without causing supply risks
• Support manufacturing planning & monitoring of compliance on contract purchases and projects
• Supplier relationship management (SRM) and the implementation of supplier performance management processes & audits
• Draft agreements with appropriate terms and conditions
• To manage and enhance relationships between the department relevant internal & external stakeholders
• Undertake market analysis to identify new opportunities and deliver total cost to company
• Facilitate the creation and maintenance of complex business requirements and documentation
• Experience with managing vendor agreements
• Uncover and understand business needs and translate them into requirements
• Assess and address complex technical risks in relation to projects across user departments
   

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years direct and indirect sourcing experience at a strategic and operational level
• Previous experience in working in an FMCG or Manufacturing fast paced environment
• Procurement related strategy development
• Tactical Operational Procurement
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) – JD Edwards Procurement module
• Contract drafting and management
• Critical thinking
• Service orientation
• Influencing
• Negotiation
• Patience and resilience

Qualifications

• Diploma or B Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement Management
• Member of the Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply (Added advantage)

Additional Information
The successful candidate will enjoy the following added benefits:

• Contribution to furthering employee’s studies
• Contribution to employee’s children/s tertiary education
• Onsite free canteen facility