Location: Johannesburg Sappi South African HQ
Department: Procurement
We are hiring! At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment.
We're on the lookout for a Commodity Specialist to support management with the planning, execution, and control of the procurement process to meet customer expectations and company goals. This role involves liaising with internal customers, management, and suppliers to ensure smooth operational delivery.
This role reports into the Procurement SpecialistAs a Commodity Specialist, you will be responsible for: Developing and executing sourcing strategies for tactical, non-category managed products as per sourcing strategy, framework, and procurement policy.Performing analysis of business requirements such as supply markets, supply chains, demand patterns, and commodity strategies.Negotiating optimum commercial agreements for short (one-year) and medium-term (three-year) contracts.Drafting and concluding supply agreements and service level agreements for tactical, non-category managed goods and services.Consulting with the Legal department to draft supply agreements.Ensuring that all materials and services are sourced and procured according to specification, following the procurement policy and/or as detailed in the sourcing strategy.Highlighting potential opportunities for items to be placed on contract.Implementing and/or following effective expediting procedures and monitoring non-compliance.Negotiating supplier payment terms unless already negotiated by commodity and/or sourcing managers.Compiling motivations for deviation from standard payment terms.Developing existing and identifying new suppliers to effectively reduce the total cost of ownership associated with the procurement of products and services.Monitoring and tracking supplier performance against service level agreements, including quality control where required.Identifying and implementing inventory and working capital reduction initiatives.Performing supplier audits as required.Implementing stock management, sale of by-products, and redundant spares where required.Analyzing and interpreting accounting data and transactions for budgeting process and variance reporting.Assisting internal customers in identifying opportunities and engagement for ESD suppliers.Performing benchmarking on price, cost, and supply chain effectiveness.Executing cost savings plans and tracking against targets.Developing business cases when required.Developing and maintaining internal customer service relationships.Loading and maintaining contract pricing on the SAP system.Promoting and helping achieve Sappi's BBBEE preferential procurement and enterprise development objectives and targets.Liaising with internal and external auditors.Compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports on performance.What are we looking for? Relevant Degree or Diploma/NQF Level 6-7A minimum of 5 – 8 years' experience in an industrial, procurement, or materials management environment and Finance.Experience in the technical and/or manufacturing environment would be beneficial.SAP MM experience would be advantageous.What's in it for you? Opportunity to work within a global organization that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.Market-leading leave benefits.Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
ABOUT SAPPISappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.
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