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We’re seeking a Contracts Sourcing Specialist – 3 – 6 Months – Johannesburg (Gauteng)

MUST Have Oracle Experience

Sourcing Specialists Contractors

NB: Oracle experience in a must:

Strategic Sourcing

• Market Research: Conducting market analysis to identify potential suppliers, understanding market trends, and staying up-to-date on industry developments.
• Supplier Identification: Finding and evaluating new suppliers to ensure a robust and competitive supply chain.
• RFP/RFQ Development: Creating and managing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotes (RFQs) to solicit bids from suppliers.
  
  

• Supplier Evaluation: Assessing supplier capabilities, performance, and risks to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, prices, and delivery schedules.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and resolve issues.
  
  

• Purchase Order Management: Creating and managing purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Inventory Management: Collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and optimize storage. Spend Analysis: Analyzing spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
  
  

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying and mitigating potential risks in the supply chain, such as supplier insolvency or natural disasters.
• Auditing and Reporting: Conducting audits and generating reports to ensure transparency and accountability.
  
  

• Internal Collaboration: Working closely with internal stakeholders, such as procurement, logistics, and operations teams.
• Communication: Providing timely updates and insights to stakeholders on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and market trends.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Human Resources Services

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Talent Sourcing Specialist page is loaded Talent Sourcing Specialist Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date : July 7, (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R Job Description Hello Future Talent Souring Specialist Welcome to FNB.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people that make it happen.

As part of our tech family, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Purpose To source, qualify and influence talent for all levels of critical / hard-to-fill positions, develop clearly defined recruitment strategies, and sets expectations in partnership with the recruitment team.

To creatively and proactively mine social media, networking sites, user groups, passive candidates and the business candidate database to identify, screen and create talent communities and candidate pipelines for current and future positions.

Additionally, this position will ensure that business is represented in the most accurate and appropriate manner to all candidates.

Ensure candidates are appropriately matched to roles in order to prevent inefficiencies and financial losses due to increased turnover, supervision and / or training.

Find the right candidates, at the right time and at the right cost.

Identify, manage and drive utilisation of sourcing channels / tools that meet the business requirements and achieve efficiencies across.

Contribute to the successful implementation of change initiatives by providing support related to own area of specialisation.

Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.

Adhere to standards and procedures to reduce costs and report associated risks.

Assist and support the seamless integration and implementation of effective HR processes, programmes and practices into daily operations.

Conduct recruitment and selection process in accordance with the relevant guidelines and legislation to maintain the quality and integrity of the process.

Source and attract the highest calibre of candidates within agreed timelines.

Drive utilisation of various sourcing channel methods through a central function.

Analyse data and provide monthly reports that reflect insight into tendencies and patterns by applying relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather outstanding information.

Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement.

Ensure that all documentation is handled, maintained, stored, and discarded in terms of legislative and audit requirements.

Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.

Perform talent mapping and talent pipelines as a proactive means of adding competitive advantage and mitigating business risk.

Ensure a proactive service to stakeholders by sourcing relevant talent to fulfil immediate requirements.

Manage end-to-end process of sourcing and delivering top talent as per agreed benchmarks.

Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including internal customers, HR, end-users, SMEs, and third-party vendors.

Ensure that specific needs of stakeholders are addressed effectively and timeously, within area of specialisation.

Consistently represent the brand in all customer interactions.

Identify, control and escalate potential risks which may lead to increased costs.

You'll be an ideal candidate if you have the following experience and qualifications : Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Degree / Diploma in Social Science, Psychology or Human Resource Management or equivalent) At least 5 years of sourcing and / or recruitment experience preferably in a Financial Services environment Hands-on experience managing end-to-end hiring from sourcing to onboarding.

Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms preferably Workday.

Exposure to both high-volume recruitment and hard-to-fill roles.

Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and leadership.

Ability to secure top talent while managing budget constraints We can be a match if you are : Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.

Emotionally intelligent - you have a high EQ that enables you to truly lead and connect with people, no matter how technical or specialist your role is.

POST #FNB #LI-KM3 Job Details Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

07 / 07 / 25 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis.

The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Company Description

At SEGULA Technologies you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. From 3D printing, augmented reality, connected vehicle to the factory of the future – new technologies are part of our 15,000 ingenious collaborators’ day-to-day life.

We support industries throughout their lifecycle—from innovation to end-of-life—by offering expertise in product and process design, manufacturing engineering, operational excellence, business turnaround strategies, staffing solutions, and ongoing support.

SEGULA Technologies is always looking for new, ingenious, and daring talentsworldwide to support all the major industrial actors within the automotive, aeronautics, energy, railway, naval, oil & gas and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Job Summary

The talent sourcer focused on identifying, engaging, and attracting top talent across a wide spectrum of roles from skilled trades . The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing blue-collar in the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand hiring needs across skill trade workers in the aerospace field.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates using a variety of methods (e.g., ATS, Boolean searches, social media, resume databases, networking, military pipelines).
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of active and passive candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Engage with candidates via email, LinkedIn, indeed reach out to assess fit, interest, and availability. Coordinate lead handoff to recruiters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS ) – Smart Recruiter
• Track sourcing metrics and continuously improve sourcing effectiveness, outreach, and time-to-fill rates.
• Report weekly recruiting KPIs to track performance and drive results. ( # of reach outs per role weekly , # of leads shared to recruiter, # offer letters sent )
• The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may include additional tasks or duties as required to support the goals of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Fluency in German is a requirement.

Roles: P1 : A&P Mechanics, Quality Inspectors, Avionics, Structures / Sheet Metal.

Tools Access: Indeed Professional – Samantha / Marjorie , JSFirm - Glenn, SmartRecruiter Email - SA, FB Groups, Linkedin Professional

Requirements:

• 2 years of talent sourcing or recruiting experience in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, resume databases) and Boolean search techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to source skill trade candidates in the aerospace field.
• Experience with any ATS - (preferred smart recruiter)
• Excellent internal communication
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Fluency in German is a requirement.

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Are you a strategic sourcing expert who thrives on connecting exceptional talent to the right opportunities?

Our client in Financial Services is looking for a Talent Sourcing Specialist to spearhead proactive recruitment campaigns, market mapping, and candidate engagement across business-critical and scarce skill areas.

Qualifications : Grade 12 minimum; Degree in Psychology or Industrial/Organisational Psychology preferred

Experience : 3–5 years in direct sourcing, candidate screening & talent acquisition strategies

What You’ll Do

• Partner with stakeholders to define hiring needs and develop talent attraction plans.
• Execute direct sourcing campaigns focused on passive, high-potential talent pools.
• Conduct thorough screening calls to assess suitability and spark candidate interest.
• Present talent shortlists with market insights and coordinate smooth handovers to recruiters.
• Gain competitor intelligence, track talent trends, and deliver monthly reporting.
• Maintain ATS data integrity and ensure excellent candidate experience and feedback loops.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in building pipelines for niche and strategic roles using advanced sourcing tools.
• Expertise in telephonic screening, applicant tracking systems, and platform management (LinkedIn, SAP SuccessFactors).
• Strong relationship-building skills across candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HR processes, Employment Equity, LRA, and modern sourcing techniques.
• A target-driven mindset with exceptional planning and coordination skills.

This is a dynamic opportunity to shape the future of talent sourcing within a growing financial institution that values agility, innovation, and inclusion. Ready to expand your impact?

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Financial Services and Banking

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Plan and execute assigned sourcing projects timeously in accordance with approved Sourcing Strategies, required quality, established processes and methodologies, ensuring delivery, endorsement and reporting of project benefit targets.

Provide support to the Non Trade Procurement Business Partners in the preparation, communication and execution of Category Strategies.

Provide support to the Non Trade Procurement Business Partners in the preparation and execution of strategic Sourcing Strategies.

Facilitate the capture of specifications for procurement of goods/services.

Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support development of baseline for sourcing efforts.

Collect and utilise stakeholder feedback to understand critical business priorities, sharing feedback with appropriate Non Trade Procurement Business Partners to ensure group priorities as well as regional requirements are met in a collaborative manner and strategies account for short and long term business needs.

Identify sourcing project and supply risks, establishing mitigation plans.

Lead cross-organizational project teams to work collaboratively and accomplish a common goal in delivering assigned tactical and operational sourcing projects.

Maintain considered, effective communication with all stakeholders before, during and after projects, ensuring responsible Non Trade Procurement Business Partners remain up to date at all times.

Ensure project compliance with all relevant sourcing policies and procedures as a NTP Process and Systems expert.

Ensure good governance is consistently applied, evaluating potential vendors in an equitable manner with due consideration for preferential procurement imperatives and maintaining thorough records pertaining to vendor appointment and terms of engagement.

Design and execute negotiation strategy to minimise life-cycle expenses.

Engage and influence across the lines of business to ensure successful project implementation, support change management and ensure adoption.

Conclude contracts with appointed suppliers in partnership with the Legal department ahead of implementation.

Optimise contractual agreements to minimize risk and cost.

Calculate, track and document direct and indirect savings achieved, as well as process value add.

Ensure delivery, validation and endorsement of, at minimum, targeted assigned sourcing project benefits.

Transition suppliers seamlessly through effective project and critical path management, change management and business education.

Ensure purchase facilitation and ERP control mechanisms are optimized and activated timeously, including supplier accounts, blanket agreements, catalogues, inventory codes and contract purchase orders.

Strengthen supplier relationships through supplier consolidation, with due regard for Enterprise and Supplier Development priorities.

Support ongoing contract management, ensuring timely execution of contract renewals and renegotiations to deliver budget guidance on schedule.

Support strategic Source to Pay (S2P) initiatives, supplier analysis and market intelligence activities.

Support the evolution of the S2P framework and vision for change in business processes, technology and strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to explore ways to improve and innovate.

Maintain appropriate and effective communication with consistent messaging regarding the NTP transformation efforts.

Conduct Supply Chain mapping activities to identify opportunities to reduce total landed costs with due consideration to lead time – regionalising supply, together with the Non Trade Procurement Business Partners, wherever appropriate.

Execute assigned Tail-Spend Management (TSM) activities, including spend and contract analysis, identifying and extracting incremental cost saving, operational efficiency, supplier consolidation and catalogue improvement opportunities, as well as synergies with preferred suppliers.

Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving.

Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong and effective negotiation skills.

Decision-making ability.

Business acumen and commercially minded.

Report writing skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, Commerce, Economics or related, relevant professional qualification such as MCIPs.

Project Management certificate or diploma.

Minimum of 4 years procurement experience, at least 2 of which in a corporate multinational and 2 of which in strategic sourcing.

Experience with any major ERP system.

Experience with any sourcing and contracting platforms will provide an advantage.

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Contribute towards the development of Sourcing and Supplier Strategy. Identify appropriate factories/suppliers/regions and manage the sourcing of product options aligned to the sourcing and product strategies.

Contribute to the development of the Sourcing and Supplier Strategy

1. Analyse and review Supplier performance scorecards (quality, OTIF, innovation and sustainability)
2. Review trends on Supplier delivery to financial KPI’s
3. Identify opportunities for new Suppliers to close Supplier gaps / risks
4. Consolidate inputs from Heads of Planning, Buying and Design on Product Category Strategy
5. Identify Suppliers that meet the Business Innovation and Sustainability targets

Conduct Supplier Engagement, Communication and Performance Management

1. Lead end-to-end Supplier onboarding, engagement, and communication processes
2. Create and issue requests for samples (only for Concept and Development Samples before costs are confirmed, and for In-Season Trade / Trend Updates)
3. Mitigate any issues that may arise on the request and receipt of physical samples
4. Conduct Supplier Performance conversations, identify performance issues and implement corrective actions
5. Evaluate Supplier compliance with sustainability and ethics standards

Conduct Costing and Supplier Negotiation

1. Conduct product costings based on Tech Pack inputs from Technical Product Development
2. Ensure an in-depth understanding of the Product aesthetic and technical requirements
3. Manage Requests for Quote
4. Conduct Supplier negotiations to ensure the achievement of required financial KPIs – partner up with Buying on new Product Concepts / Volume Inputs
5. Finalise cost, obtain approval on quotes and handover Formula / Development Style with Preferred Quote to Buying

Perform Capacity Planning and Management throughout the Season

1. Consolidate the required inputs from Planning
2. Perform Capacity Planning and ensure that volume flows and drops are successfully communicated with Suppliers
3. Continuously engage with Suppliers, track shipment and ensure that adjustments and updates are executed during trade

Manage Strategy Execution and Issue Resolution

1. Implement and manage Seasonal Trading Plans in conjunction with Planning and Buying, and work with Suppliers to revise and update production plans
2. Monitor Supplier Strategy Execution, identify deviations from strategy, address issues with Supplier, Planning and Buying Teams
3. Oversee order management and product tracking, promptly communicating changes or delays to Group Planning and Buying Teams to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) targets
4. Participate in relevant Trade Meetings to gain insights into trading actions that need to be executed

1. 8 years or more Buying/Sourcing/Technical retail experience in a Clothing environment and/or
2. Relevant business degree / diploma in Textiles, Fashion, Clothing product management
3. Understanding of the International and South African clothing industry
4. Proven experience in Supplier negotiations
5. Ability to travel both locally and internationally
6. Supplier Management & Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics
7. Project Management (running multiple seasons, priorities, WMC, Critical Path)

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• Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities and performance measures, communicating with stakeholders, and monitoring daily execution.
• Report on performance by tracking progress against targets, identifying concerns, and submitting clear, timely reports quarterly and as needed.
• Manage unit performance by reviewing results, identifying anomalies, and applying corrective actions monthly and when required.
• Comply with policies by staying up to date, participating in training, and resolving policy-related queries daily and as needed.
• Follow established processes by applying current procedures correctly and addressing issues or concerns as they arise.
• Recommend process improvements by identifying gaps, presenting suggestions to the line manager, and providing supporting information.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end contract establishment process by translating complex procurement requirements into enforceable terms, negotiating favorable conditions, minimizing risk, and optimizing performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate contract execution through effective implementation of strategic contracting plans.
• Achieve 100% on-time contract availability by preparing sourcing plans and maximizing on-contract spend within the category.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer contracts in full compliance with supply chain policies and legal requirements, ensuring timely communication of all changes.
• Increase on-contract spend through continuous monitoring of contract performance, compliance, and necessary modifications.
• Present regular reports on contract status and compliance, identifying improvement opportunities, and mitigating risks.
• Mitigate contract risk by ensuring validity, maintaining robust management processes, training end-users, addressing supplier issues, and updating the contract database.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by anticipating issues, responding promptly to inquiries, resolving complex matters within agreed timelines, and promoting contract understanding across all stakeholders.
• Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spend in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.
• Monitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports, identifying anomalies or areas of concern, and executing timely corrective actions.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Mining

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Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Contribute towards the development of Sourcing and Supplier Strategy. Identify appropriate factories/suppliers/regions and manage the sourcing of product options aligned to the sourcing and product strategies.

Contribute to the development of the Sourcing and Supplier Strategy

1. Analyse and review Supplier performance scorecards (quality, OTIF, innovation and sustainability)
2. Review trends on Supplier delivery to financial KPI’s
3. Identify opportunities for new Suppliers to close Supplier gaps / risks
4. Consolidate inputs from Heads of Planning, Buying and Design on Product Category Strategy
5. Identify Suppliers that meet the Business Innovation and Sustainability targets

Conduct Supplier Engagement, Communication and Performance Management

1. Lead end-to-end Supplier onboarding, engagement, and communication processes
2. Create and issue requests for samples (only for Concept and Development Samples before costs are confirmed, and for In-Season Trade / Trend Updates)
3. Mitigate any issues that may arise on the request and receipt of physical samples
4. Conduct Supplier Performance conversations, identify performance issues and implement corrective actions
5. Evaluate Supplier compliance with sustainability and ethics standards

Conduct Costing and Supplier Negotiation

1. Conduct product costings based on Tech Pack inputs from Technical Product Development
2. Ensure an in-depth understanding of the Product aesthetic and technical requirements
3. Manage Requests for Quote
4. Conduct Supplier negotiations to ensure the achievement of required financial KPIs – partner up with Buying on new Product Concepts / Volume Inputs
5. Finalise cost, obtain approval on quotes and handover Formula / Development Style with Preferred Quote to Buying

Perform Capacity Planning and Management throughout the Season

1. Consolidate the required inputs from Planning
2. Perform Capacity Planning and ensure that volume flows and drops are successfully communicated with Suppliers
3. Continuously engage with Suppliers, track shipment and ensure that adjustments and updates are executed during trade

Manage Strategy Execution and Issue Resolution

1. Implement and manage Seasonal Trading Plans in conjunction with Planning and Buying, and work with Suppliers to revise and update production plans
2. Monitor Supplier Strategy Execution, identify deviations from strategy, address issues with Supplier, Planning and Buying Teams
3. Oversee order management and product tracking, promptly communicating changes or delays to Group Planning and Buying Teams to achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) targets
4. Participate in relevant Trade Meetings to gain insights into trading actions that need to be executed

1. 8 years or more Buying/Sourcing/Technical retail experience in a Clothing environment and/or
2. Relevant business degree / diploma in Textiles, Fashion, Clothing product management
3. Understanding of the International and South African clothing industry
4. Proven experience in Supplier negotiations
5. Ability to travel both locally and internationally
6. Supplier Management & Understanding of Imports and Supply Chain Logistics
7. Project Management (running multiple seasons, priorities, WMC, Critical Path)

Plan and execute assigned sourcing projects timeously in accordance with approved Sourcing Strategies, required quality, established processes and methodologies, ensuring delivery, endorsement and reporting of project benefit targets.

Provide support to the Non Trade Procurement Business Partners in the preparation, communication and execution of Category Strategies.

Provide support to the Non Trade Procurement Business Partners in the preparation and execution of strategic Sourcing Strategies.

Facilitate the capture of specifications for procurement of goods/services.

Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support development of baseline for sourcing efforts.

Collect and utilise stakeholder feedback to understand critical business priorities, sharing feedback with appropriate Non Trade Procurement Business Partners to ensure group priorities as well as regional requirements are met in a collaborative manner and strategies account for short and long term business needs.

Identify sourcing project and supply risks, establishing mitigation plans.

Lead cross-organizational project teams to work collaboratively and accomplish a common goal in delivering assigned tactical and operational sourcing projects.

Maintain considered, effective communication with all stakeholders before, during and after projects, ensuring responsible Non Trade Procurement Business Partners remain up to date at all times.

Ensure project compliance with all relevant sourcing policies and procedures as a NTP Process and Systems expert.

Ensure good governance is consistently applied, evaluating potential vendors in an equitable manner with due consideration for preferential procurement imperatives and maintaining thorough records pertaining to vendor appointment and terms of engagement.

Design and execute negotiation strategy to minimise life-cycle expenses.

Engage and influence across the lines of business to ensure successful project implementation, support change management and ensure adoption.

Conclude contracts with appointed suppliers in partnership with the Legal department ahead of implementation.

Optimise contractual agreements to minimize risk and cost.

Calculate, track and document direct and indirect savings achieved, as well as process value add.

Ensure delivery, validation and endorsement of, at minimum, targeted assigned sourcing project benefits.

Transition suppliers seamlessly through effective project and critical path management, change management and business education.

Ensure purchase facilitation and ERP control mechanisms are optimized and activated timeously, including supplier accounts, blanket agreements, catalogues, inventory codes and contract purchase orders.

Strengthen supplier relationships through supplier consolidation, with due regard for Enterprise and Supplier Development priorities.

Support ongoing contract management, ensuring timely execution of contract renewals and renegotiations to deliver budget guidance on schedule.

Support strategic Source to Pay (S2P) initiatives, supplier analysis and market intelligence activities.

Support the evolution of the S2P framework and vision for change in business processes, technology and strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to explore ways to improve and innovate.

Maintain appropriate and effective communication with consistent messaging regarding the NTP transformation efforts.

Conduct Supply Chain mapping activities to identify opportunities to reduce total landed costs with due consideration to lead time – regionalising supply, together with the Non Trade Procurement Business Partners, wherever appropriate.

Execute assigned Tail-Spend Management (TSM) activities, including spend and contract analysis, identifying and extracting incremental cost saving, operational efficiency, supplier consolidation and catalogue improvement opportunities, as well as synergies with preferred suppliers.

Strategic and proactive approach to problem solving.

Numerical, analytical and interpretive ability.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong and effective negotiation skills.

Decision-making ability.

Business acumen and commercially minded.

Report writing skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, Commerce, Economics or related, relevant professional qualification such as MCIPs.

Project Management certificate or diploma.

Minimum of 4 years procurement experience, at least 2 of which in a corporate multinational and 2 of which in strategic sourcing.

Experience with any major ERP system.

Experience with any sourcing and contracting platforms will provide an advantage.