Open Vacancies at Red Bull

Job Description

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, review cost estimates and issue purchase orders/approval, purchasing goods and services and contract negotiations/service level agreements including KPI setting, tracking and reviews.

The Procurement Specialist supports the Procurement Manager to drive cost optimization, assisting with effective management of key suppliers and risks as well as supporting an efficient sourcing process of goods and services (i.e.: Facility/Office Management, Lead of Administration, etc.) for Red Bull South Africa. Ensure all processes are in alignment with HQ Global Procurement and applicable guidelines, policies, and strategic directions. They will work cross-functionally to understand and align business needs with internal stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

PLANNING, STRATEGY & RISK

• Analyze trends and market conditions for the present and future pricing, availability, lead-time and capacity of goods and services - ensuring Red Bull South Africa has the right vendors for current and future growth.
• Risk management – evaluate supplier risk, respond with mitigation plans, identify alternative suppliers for comparative pricing.
• Identify and qualify potential new suppliers and ensure relationships with key suppliers are transparent and actively managed.
• Run certain and take part in certain projects.

SOURCE TO CONTRACT & COMPLIANCE

• Ensure contracts with contractors and service providers are finalized and approved.
• Ensure supplier management, local sourcing guidelines, obligations and service level agreements are correctly implemented and adhered to .
• Issue purchase orders where applicable and required, compare to tax invoice and report any discrepancies, where required.

BUSINESS PARTNERING & TEAM

• Create and maintain close relationships with internal stakeholders to understand the needs of the organization.
• Ensure key supplier relationships are managed and performance is properly monitored by the respective business partner – through the setting of KPIs, monitoring and reviewing performance cross functionally with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate to relevant internal stakeholders the added value and results that Procurement brings to the organization (incl. monetary and non-monetary benefits).
• Support departments on large value and high importance procurement initiatives and tenders. Be the main point of contact and drive tenders which will run as frequently as the business requires.

COST MANAGEMENT

• Cost management - negotiate prices of existing suppliers where applicable to ensure cost optimization.
• Drive and coordinate efforts to provide transparency on and insights into 3rd party spend.
• Contribute to cross-regional initiatives to optimize group spend and knowledge.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Business Administration or other relevant qualification with a proven long-term experience on the job
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a strategic procurement role, ideally in the FMCG industry 
• Experience in project and process management
• Solid understanding of category management and state of the art “source-to-contract” procurement processes
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point skills
• SAP experience desirable
• Good stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and focus efforts
• Profound analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability
• Good knowledge of drafting and understanding contracts
• Ability to cope in a fast-paced environment, within a global organizational framework
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Financial acumen and detail orientated
• Travel 20-30%

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Job Description

Do you thrive on new ideas? Would you also like to inspire our consumers and customers at any time of day?  Are you naturally assertive? Does negotiating come naturally to you?  Do you naturally approach (new) customers proactively? Yes? Then shake up your region as a Musketeer and assume responsibility for the availability and activation of our products across the Township On Premise.

We will give you the chance to work and develop yourself full time in a challenging, multifaceted job in an ambitious and reliable team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

THE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE TERRITORY

• As a Township Sales Representative, you will play a vital role in driving sales and building strong customer relationships within designated townships. You will be responsible for promoting Red Bull, acquiring new customers, and maximizing sales opportunities in the assigned territory. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our growth, contribute to our success, and advance the reach of Red Bull.
• You will own responsibility for the analysis of customer potential and develop optimal weekly planning (routing, call cycle, coverage) accordingly, taking targets and goals for the distribution channel into consideration and in agreement with your manager.
• Besides being responsible for your own customers, you will work in close cooperation with our distributor SAB and our Distribution Partners to assume responsibility for the presence of our products and how it is stocked in the Tavern universe.
• On top of this, you will be responsible for the management of existing and winning back those who are yet to stock our product.

THE CANBASSADOR

• In your region, you are the reliable and knowledgeable partner for decision makers, e.g., Owners and Managers. As such you are a role model and embody our values of responsibility, passion, focus and professionalism thus earning 100% of the customers’ trust in Red Bull.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and business partners in order to drive mutual business and to strengthen their affinity for and understanding of the Red Bull brand and product portfolio.

INDISPENSABLE CONSULTANT

• Drive and expand the business by identifying opportunities and turning them into the right sales and marketing initiatives.
• You can leverage your impressive communication skills, sales, and marketing ability to drive Red Bull sales in On Premise thereby adding value to both Red Bull’s and the customer’s business

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Sales and Marketing experience preferred.
• You are the face of Red Bull, and it is your personal, unique, open manner combined with your knowledge and experience that thrills our customers.
• Your first experience in field sales?  – In our Musketeer Team we welcome people with an affinity for sales or the industry.
• You don´t need to be an IT expert, however, you are IT savvy with a laptop, tablet, mobile phone, and related standard software.
• Fearless Tenacity to win new business and form new relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You are your own boss: Responsible for your independent action and strong implementation.
• You are practical and pragmatic.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Valid drivers license and knowledge of the geography managed
• Matric required
• University degree preferred
• Travel 80-90%