Procurement Specialist

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: YesIntroductionAn opportunity as Procurement Specialist has become available at New Clicks SA (Pty) Ltd. The role will be based in Woodstock, Cape Town and will report to the Procurement Manager.Job Purpose:Assisting the Procurement- Senior & Intermediate with the day to day activities with regards to the control of expenses and managing the various non-trading commodities and contracts for the Group.Job Objectives:Implement sourced contracts and manage compliance at site level.Facilitate the use of appropriate procurement technology and reporting.Track supplier performance and manage supplier relations.Identify areas where opportunities for savings exist.Focus and improve communication between Head Office procurement and operations.Conduct meetings with suppliers regarding performance levels, savings initiatives and collaborative measures.Act as commercial central point of contact to vendors. Facilitate all critical contract commodity/service requirements.Benchmarking against best practice companies.Analyze price behavior and forecast price.Qualifications & Requirements:Diploma in Purchasing Management (would be an advantage).SAPICS and or CIPS Qualification.Advanced Excel.Experience:Minimum 5 years' experience in the Procurement space.Minimum 3 years related experience in a similar environment.Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:Strong negotiation skills.Financial skills.Must be able to work under pressure.Must be flexible and energetic.Must be quick and efficient in dealing with problems.Must be friendly, helpful and polite.Must be honest, responsible and self-motivated.Must be punctual and reliable.Must be approachable, and be able to work independently.
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