Procurement Specialist (Marketing)

Procurement Specialist (Marketing)R61k per month (Neg)8 month contractCape TownExcellent career opportunity with global FMCG Group for experienced Procurement specialist in the marketing and sales category.
You will be responsible for assisting the Inventory Management System (IMS) Procurement organisation in optimising product and service procurement by liaising with local departments to understand their current and anticipated demand or needs.
Complete all analysis and reporting activities, as well as local sourcing strategies, supplier base optimisation, and supplier contract management.
Monitor the sourcing activities for assigned local categories, whether products or services, to achieve the lowest purchasing costs (Total Cost of Ownership - TCO) for the local market while maintaining company quality standards.Qualification's and experienceRelevant degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business Administration/Economics or similar fieldA postgraduate diploma in procurement will be an advantage  (CIPS)A minimum 5 years working experience in procurement function within the FMCG or Retail industry is keyProven exercise with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Act advantageousAdvanced MS Excel proficiency is required and Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage