Fresh Opportunities at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Powder department with the main responsibilities for disassembling and assembling powder plants for CIP process. Successful candidate must have knowledge of CIP process. Must have at least 2 years experiences within a manufacturing environment. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• At least 2 years experiences within a manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, on weekends and public holidays
• Physical strength and good health to move pallets and weighing of 25kg bags
• Knowledge of complex equipment and be able to operate all the equipment in the Powder factory.
• Must have complete basic dairy training.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• To be accurate and have a sharp sense of punctuality.
• To be reliable, trustworthy, pro-active and energetic.
• To be a team player.
• Able to work with people.
• Must be willing to work in an extremely humid environment
• Not be afraid of heights.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsibility for disassembling and assembling powder plants for CIP process.
• Filling and weighing of 25kg bags
• Packing, labelling and wrapping of pallets
• Preparing of whey, skim-milk-powder and buttermilk bags
• Cleaning of high risk area during and after production
• Disassembling, cleaning and assembling and of atomiser parts
• Disassembling and assembling powder plants for CIP process
• General cleaning of Powder factory areas
• Assist process system supervisor at weekly inspection on evaporators and MVR
• Cleaning of sweeping area once a week
• Help with the cleaning of separator parts when services are done quarterly
• Report any mechanical defects in filling area
• Report quality deviations (burn particles) in products if it occurs during the filling of bags.

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Procurement Category Manager role. The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, optimize the procurement strategy, drive cost savings, and ensure the efficient and effective sourcing of goods and services. This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves this challenging objective during the next phase of its growth in Southern Africa.

Required Skills    
Educational Background:

•  University or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related

Experience:

•  Several years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
•  Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings.
•  FMCG experience is preferred
•  Understanding of sustainability and environmental practices within the food industry would be advantageous

Analytical Skills:

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
•  Ability to analyze market data and make data-driven decisions.

Communication and Negotiation Skills:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Project Management:

•  Project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Technology Proficiency:

•  Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and other relevant technologies.
•  Advanced computer knowledge skills – MS Office (MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) is of advantage

 
Adaptability:

•  Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business requirements.
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•  Ability to travel locally to the local sites and sites in neighboring African countries

Duties & Responsibilities    
Category Strategy Development:

•  Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for assigned categories.
•  Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies.
•  Periodic budget preparation, analysis, and tracking

Supplier Relationship Management:

•  Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
•  Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure high-quality goods or services.

Sourcing and Procurement:

•  Conduct sourcing activities to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
•  Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier selection to contract execution.
•  Oversee and support function for African countries

Cost Management:

•  Monitor and control costs within assigned categories.
•  Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency improvements.

Risk Management:

•  Assess and mitigate risks related to suppliers, market conditions, and geopolitical factors.
•  Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance and Regulations:

•  Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
•  Implement ethical and sustainable procurement practices.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

•  Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure category performance.

 Vendor Management & Evaluation

•  Generate reports and analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

•  Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with overall business goals. (includes Africa)

Continuous Improvement:

•  Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
•  Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that could impact procurement processes.

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Job Description    
Join Lactalis and take on the challenge of the Procurement Manager role.

The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, optimize the procurement strategy, drive cost savings, and ensure the efficient and effective sourcing of goods and services. This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves this challenging objective during the next phase of its growth 

Required Skills     

• Educational Background: University or similar degree – ideally in Procurement Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
•  Experience: Several years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
•  Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings.
•  FMCG experience is preferred.
•  Understanding of sustainability and environmental practices within the food industry would be advantageous.
•  Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
•  Ability to analyze market data and make data-driven decisions.
•  Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
•  Project Management: Project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
•  Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and other relevant technologies.
•  Advanced computer knowledge skills – MS Office (MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) is of advantage.
•  Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business requirements.
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•  Ability to travel locally to the local sites and sites in neighbouring African countries.
•  Planning / budgeting skills essential in this role

Duties and responsibilities:

• Works with cross functional teams to develop category sourcing and vendor management sourcing
• Analyses industry trends, identifies sources, strategic supplier and partners for solutions goods and services from both local and international in line with group objectives
• Travels into AA countries 2 – 3 weeks out of the month within minimum 1 week in Stellenbosch office
• Responsible for the implementation of the procurement policies of the Group at AA level
• General responsible for the achievement of the objectives and results at the country level;
• Responsible for monitoring procurement needs at AA level;
• Responsible for directing and efficient management of all tasks related to the purchase of the country and regular coordination with local GM;
• Manages and develops resources to deliver business partner satisfaction & achievement of overall business and financial objectives
• Delivers on cost reduction commitments through identification, development and execution of innovation strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develops and implements efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures.
• Implements and develops category management processes and reviews on regular basis to ensure relevance and compliance with best practises, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory policies.
• Assesses and reports on specific category & contract spend, conducting regular total cost analysis to track performance results.
• Establishes Total cost ownership practises and reinforces through regular benchmarking and periodic RFP’s.
• Works with cross functional teams to develop category sourcing and vendor management sourcing.
• Analyses industry trends, identifies sources, strategic supplier and partners for solutions goods and services from both local and international in line with group objectives.
• Travels into AA countries 2 – 3 weeks out of the month within minimum 1 week in Stellenbosch office
• Responsible for the implementation of the procurement policies of the Group at AA level
• General responsible for the achievement of the objectives and results at the country level;
• Responsible for monitoring procurement needs at AA level.
• Responsible for directing and efficient management of all tasks related to the purchase of the country and regular coordination with local GM.
• Manages and develops resources to deliver business partner satisfaction & achievement of overall business and financial objectives.
• Delivers on cost reduction commitments through identification, development and execution of innovation strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develops and implements efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures.
• Implements and develops category management processes and reviews on regular basis to ensure relevance and compliance with best practises, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory policies.
• Assesses and reports on specific category & contract spend, conducting regular total cost analysis to track performance results.
• Establishes Total cost ownership practises and reinforces through regular benchmarking and periodic RFP’s.
• Talent development within procurement