Red Bull, Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaReporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, reviewing cost estimates, issuing purchase orders/approvals, 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.All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:PLANNING, STRATEGY & RISKAnalyze 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 & COMPLIANCEEnsure 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 invoices, and report any discrepancies, where required.BUSINESS PARTNERING & TEAMCreate 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 (including 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 MANAGEMENTCost 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 jobMinimum of 5+ years' experience in a strategic procurement role, ideally in the FMCG industryExperience in project and process managementSolid understanding of category management and state of the art "source-to-contract" procurement processesAdvanced level of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point skillsSAP experience desirableGood stakeholder management and relationship building skillsExcellent negotiation and communication skillsAbility to prioritize multiple activities and focus effortsProfound analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilityGood knowledge of drafting and understanding contractsAbility to cope in a fast-paced environment, within a global organizational frameworkGood working knowledge of purchasing strategiesFinancial acumen and detail orientedThis job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustries: Food and Beverage Services
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