Job title : Sourcing Specialist: Indirect
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 20, 2024
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Job Description You are responsible for the establishment and execution of sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) for your respective commodity ensuring targeted savings are delivered and supply risks are mitigated. You have a detailed understanding of your commodity characteristics and Tiger Brands' businesses. You configure and execute (e-)sourcing events and ensure a continuous supply of materials and services that meet the business operational need.
Responsibilities Establish and execute various sourcing events for the respective commodity Mitigate risks to the business Influences or changes specific administrative or operational practices in a team, section or department May be required to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders Negotiation with customers or suppliers over price, contracts or services Influences or changes specific administrative or operational practices affecting more than one department/team/BU Have extensive end to end strategic sourcing background Develop and Implement strategies preferably for warehouse and logistics commodities Conduct group source to contract process for various projects Cost optimization: Implement cost control measures and track savings against targets Contract Management :Review, Monitor and Track contracts performance Supplier Performance and Risk Management: Monitor supplier performance against set KPI's Identify and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and other commodities Stakeholders Collaborations: Communicate sourcing strategies, progress, and outcomes to management. Sustainability and Innovation: Promote sustainable sourcing practices and initiatives within the supply chain. Influence and change business practices as and when required
Qualifications
Key attributes and competencies Service management skills – ability to manage various service providers and drive efficiency Pragmatism – with an ability to think conceptually while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources Self-management – with attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow-through
Experience Bachelor's or equivalent 3 year degree. 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing Experience in conducting complex RFP Processes
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