A multinational payments firm operating across Africa is currently seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their expanding team at their Cape Town offices.Joining a dynamic Finance Department, as the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will have the chance to lead a procurement department, manage a team and report directly to senior stakeholders within the business. Your responsibilities will include strategically sourcing and managing procurement to optimise costs, ensure quality and support the company's growth.The Senior Procurement Specialist role requires a professional with strong analytical skills, experience in contract negotiation and a deep understanding of compliance policies. Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Procurement Specialist: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., finance or accounting)Tertiary qualification in Procurement (CIPS registered)Min. of 5 years' experience in a similar role within a Procurement & Purchasing DepartmentProven track record of working in multinational Financial Services or FinTech companiesExposure to contract negotiation, risk mitigation and cost managementSystems knowledge: Procure to Pay Software (i.e., Fraxion) Key duties of the Senior Procurement Specialist: Ensure compliance of supplier onboarding processConduct due diligence of supplier & service providers screeningManage Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes relating to spend management software, PO Cycles, Invoice administration, sourcing of goods and servicesPrepare B-BBEE data for preferential procurement elementsPrepare reports on P2P cycle efficiencies and possible areas of improvementsStreamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectivenessEnsure full compliance with all internal procedures and policies relating to procurementEnhance and lead team performance through clear performance metrics and KPI's Key personal skills: Effective communication and engagement with stakeholders at all levelsCollaborative team playerStrong leadership abilitiesDriven, ambitious and business-savvyExcellent interpersonal skillsTime management, goal setting and value creation focusStrong analytical skills, initiative and resilienceIf you are a dynamic and driven procurement professional looking to be part of a "best in class" finance function and at the heart of a hugely impressive business, then please get in touch for a discussion about this role.About the job Contract Type: FULL_TIME Focus: Finance & Accounting Workplace Type: On-site Location: Cape Town Specialism: Banking & Financial Services Industry: Financial Services Salary: Negotiable Job Reference: 1E8BIJ-40E7055B Date posted: 02 August 2024 Consultant: Tiegan Stevens
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