As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain, we represent some of the top leaders and are called upon by blue chip organizations in the country to secure talent and assist them in building high performance teams.A leading FMCG company is looking for a Procurement Specialist to be based at their head office in Bryanston.A day in the life of a Procurement Specialist:Provide the Local Business Partner with information and requirements gathered through the daily business and report to him/her on a regular basis.Proactively understand the business needs and requirements within the assigned scope for functional and plant level requirements in the NiM serviced.Carry out as directed any data retrieval, analysis and representation required, mapping how ordering (P2P) and channels work within the locations serviced, and identify improvements to be targeted.Interface with local suppliers as required to help with any supplier development, or supplier switch out activities as directed by category and sourcing teams.Work with HOP and Business partners to integrate sourcing plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required.As directed by category and sourcing teams, act to integrate innovation, renovation, and post award cost improvement elements from suppliers into all in scope functional or site/production processes, ensuring that all supplies to that site adhere to the company's Suppliers Code and all actions from audit events are acted upon.Provide information and support for Procurement Ensure Supply process - PES (e.g.
Prioritized list of materials for risk analysis, input for criteria for risk analysis).What will make you successful?B Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.5 years in Procurement and commodity and financial background would be beneficial.Demonstrated success in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category in charge over a sustained period (2-3 years).Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects.Demonstrated successful use of risk management, analyses, responsible sourcing, and supplier relation management.Negotiate successfully in cross-functional and cross-market teams.Please send your CV to ****** and quote the job title in the subject line.The People Shop (Pty) Ltd www.peopleshop.co.za 021462 2828
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