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Join Our Team as a Commodity Specialist!

• We're looking for a skilled Commodity Specialist to support our management in planning, executing, and controlling the procurement process to meet customer expectations and company goals. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for tactical, non-category managed products.
• Analyze supply markets and demand patterns to inform decisions.
• Negotiate short- and medium-term commercial agreements.
• Draft and finalize supply and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliance in agreement drafting.
• Ensure procurement aligns with specifications and sourcing strategies.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for contract placement.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Mentoring and monitoring a procurement team. Building relationships, sharing expertise and fostering growth through regular, open communication. Key steps include identifying gaps, setting clear objectives, providing training and guidance while celebrating successes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma/NQF Level 6-7 in Supply Chain Management.
• 5-8 years of experience in industrial, procurement, materials management, or finance.
• Experience in technical or manufacturing environments is a plus.
• SAP MM experience is advantageous.

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We are hiring!

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Digital Data Platform Architect to lead the strategy, design, and evolution of our global enterprise data platform.
• This senior role is responsible for defining Sappi’s data platform architecture and roadmap, enabling advanced analytics and BI, and aligning data products with our broader Digital and business strategy.
• You will lead a global team of data engineers, partner with senior stakeholders, and work closely with key technology vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions.

As a Digital Data Platform Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Define and lead the enterprise data platform strategy and architecture
• Design and evolve a self-service, cloud-based data platform
• Establish standards for data modelling, integration, governance, and security
• Enable advanced analytics and BI capabilities across the business
• Lead and develop a global data engineering team
• Partner with business, IT domain teams, and vendors (notably Google Cloud)

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in cloud data platforms (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS considered)
• Proven leadership in enterprise data architecture and analytics platforms
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a global, multicultural environment