Sourcing Specialist

Permanent

Westville

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vectors vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in multi-temperature vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

The Sourcing Specialist is a dedicated individual that will collaborate with our dynamic team in strategically sourcing, negotiating, managing, and evaluating of contracts within a cluster of categories. The successful candidate will ensure that business needs are met while driving the best value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Support

Understand category strategies and plans, delivering category analysis and sourcing exercises

Develop short, mid, and long-term strategies for sub-categories

Collaborate with stakeholders to determine requirements and apply professional sourcing methodologies

Drive engagement with the Business regarding procurement requirements

Operational Management

Forecast demand for goods/services

Coordinate product/service distribution methods

Ensure timely delivery, negotiated pricing, and quality standards compliance

Monitor supplier performance and compliance with procurement policies

Negotiate supply agreements and maintain competitive pricing

Review and analyze contract requests and amendments

Tender/RFQ Management

Solicit and evaluate proposals

Manage administrative aspects of tenders/RFQs

Communicate outcomes to the business

Market Analysis And Forecasting

Evaluate market conditions and develop sourcing strategies

Research potential and current suppliers

Forecast price trends and impact on future activities

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate costs

Advise on appropriate suppliers and maintain positive relationships

Monitor supplier performance against SLAs

SAP Enablement

Ensure SAP master data related to procurement is accurate and up to date

Promptly load new catalogues and suppliers onto the SAP system

SHEQ And Sustainability Management

Administer documentation relevant to category quality assurance

Maintain the approved category supplier list

Support internal and external audit processes

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Degree in commerce/finance, supply chain management, or related field

3-5 years experience in sourcing and project management

Certification in COUPA CSO or similar procurement platforms desirable

Valid Code EB driver's license

Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers, and cost analysis

Success in developing relationships with suppliers, driving cost efficiencies, performance improvements, and continuous enhancements

Familiarity with specific categories: Outsourced Labour, Transport, Warehousing, IT, Leases, Fuel, Pallets

Experience in negotiations and relationship management

Experience in third-party management is advantageous

We look forward to hearing from you!