87 Talent Sourcing jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the Role

The Talent Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in identifying, attracting, and engaging top-tier talent for MORE Collection properties. This role supports MORE Collection properties by proactively sourcing candidates, building talent pipelines, and ensuring a consistent and high-quality candidate experience. The specialist will support in reducing time-to-fill, improving quality of hire, and strengthening the MORE Collection employer brand in a competitive talent market.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Proactively source candidates using a variety of channels including our career page, job boards, social media, internal networks, employee referrals and recruitment agents.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Execute sourcing strategies tailored to hard-to-fill and critical roles across MORE Collection properties.

Candidate Engagement & Screening

• Conduct initial screening calls to assess candidate suitability, motivation, and alignment with MORE Collection values.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with candidates throughout the sourcing and screening process.
• Conduct reference, qualification and other checks.
• Maintain accurate and thorough recruitment records in the applicant tracking system.

Market Intelligence & Employer Branding

• Monitor talent market trends and competitor activity to inform sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote MORE Collection's EVP and attract purpose-driven talent.

Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with Employment Equity legislation and internal recruitment policies.
• Support hiring managers with shortlisting and interview coordination, especially during high-volume periods.
  Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing tools, templates, and workflows.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in talent sourcing or recruitment, preferably in hospitality or luxury service industries.
• Proven success in sourcing passive candidates and managing high-volume recruitment.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools (Simplify.HR, LinkedIn, Job Boards).
• Basic design skills in Canva (Beneficial)
• A strong command of MS 365 Office suite with a focus on formating accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and resourceful mindset with a sense of urgency.
• Empathy with the ability to show awareness for the candidate experience.
• Analytical and decisive thinking ability.
• High attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for people and alignment with MORE Collection's values.

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

We create opportunities and experiences for people to enrich their lives.

Our values guide our behaviours and how we act, and they help us find the right partnerships for growth:

Be AWARE (the "thoughtful" value)

Eyes and ears open

Arrive ready

Be human

Respond GENEROUSLY (the "more" value)Always respond

Give more, do more

Have a mindset of abundance

Strength in DIVERSITY (the "family" value)Act in harmony

Work together

Act inclusively

Make it BETTER (the "continuous improvement" value)

Positively influence

Keep learning

Own it

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Role Description
The Talent Sourcing & Learning & Development Consultant will be responsible for the recruitment of talent for the GBC as well as driving the Learning and Development agenda for the GBC.

The recruitment function is varied and will include routine administration as well as co-ordinating and interviewing candidates – all of which require dedication, attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities
RECRUITMENT

• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of all employees as per the firm's recruitment processes and procedures for allocated business units.
• Ensure that the recruitment process supports the firm's employment equity targets.
• Posting vacancies on HLP and response handling on job portals (LinkedIn, etc).
• Co-ordination and administration of the recruitment function (placing adverts, coordinating interview arrangements and dealing with enquiries as they arise).
• Updating and distribution of correspondence with candidates.
• Regular maintenance and organisation of filing systems, retaining documents, correspondence and other records in line with the Firm's recruitment procedures.
• Maintain the Recruitment database.
• Telephonic screening of candidates for minimum requirements.
• Participate in screening interviews and offer insight for further decision making.
• Use the salary benchmarking data to propose CTC offers.
• Ensure the full approval process is followed when extending an offer of employment.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Form good relationships with business leads to understand their recruitment needs and assist in talent mapping.
• Guide and lead business with recruitment practices.
• Advise business on the selection of candidates.

MI REPORTING

• Ensure that HLP reflects accurately the status of each vacancy.
• Record and monitor all stages of candidate's progress from CV review to offer stage.
• Maintain recruitment tracker for all active vacancies.
• Produce weekly / monthly and once off reports that need to be sent to the HR Manager.

ON-BOARDING

• Capture new joiner's data on HLP accurately.
• Ensure that all relevant source documents are submitted to HR Administrator to submit for payroll processing.
• Management of employee letters, contracts, and promotional letters, etc

RISK & COMPLIANCE

• Complete mandatory compliance training.
• Adhere to Labour Legislation.
• Adhere to POPIA.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Skills Development And Professional Training And Development

• Provide employees with appropriate training and professional development opportunities to advance their careers with the firm. Again, this is more a relationship with managers to determine what the training needs of the function would be.
• Manage requests for training, registration and invoices for all employees.
• Draft and manage training budgets for each department.
• Manage and coordinate professional development training programs.

Study Assistance Programme

• Full administration and coordination of the staff study assistance programme.
• Ensure that all study assistance requests are submitted timeously and that approvals are communicated to the staff.
• Manage requests and invoices for all employees.
• Update policies relating to study assistance programme.

Workplace Skills Plan And Annual Training Report (WSP/ATR)

• Compile and document all the training submitted throughout the reporting cycle.
• Computate data for completion of Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report.
• Work closely with Finance with any information needed for the completion of the WSP & ATR.
• Attend the EE Forum and report on the training opportunities within the firm and the L&D processes.
• Complete WSP/ATR report submission timeously on/before the legislative deadline date.

Additional Responsibilities

• To support the HR Leadership with the development and implementation of projects as required.

Requirements Profile
EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) - Required
• HR Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (NQF 6/7) – Required
• Certified SDF in any SETA (preferably SASSETA) – Required

Mental & Environmental/Legal Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high performing environment
• Must be able to work to deadlines
• Must be able to handle high volumes of work
• Must always maintain high confidentiality
• Must have the ability to understand the organizational structure within a short period of time
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must be able to follow processes and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Display sense of urgency always

All vacancies are open to direct applicants. Recruitment agencies; please be advised that we have a preferred supplier list in place for all roles.

Department:
People & Culture

Location:
Johannesburg

Description
As a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Associate at Sumer, you'll be at the heart of our growth, helping us find and attract top talent. Based in our hub in South Africa, you'll work hand in hand with the wider Talent Acquisition team in the UK to deliver smart, targeted sourcing strategies.

Your focus will be twofold: supporting recruitment for our Sumer Offshore Services (SOS) team in South Africa and manging high-volume hiring campaigns across the UK. This means you'll be involved in a wide range of roles – from specialist positions in Audit, Accounting and Tax, through to functional and business support areas like Marketing, HR and Finance.

Sumer is a fast-growing group of accountancy firms, and our people are at the centre of that success. By building strong pipelines and bringing in the best talent, you'll directly contribute to our ability to expand, strengthen our services, and deliver for our clients.

The Role

• Work with our Talent Acquisition Business Partners who represent each of our brands in the Sumer group and manage pipelines for multiple roles.
• Own high-volume recruitment – sourcing and coordinating our SOS hires and supporting large-scale UK recruitment campaigns.
• Proactively find and engage top talent through Linkedin, job boards, social media, referrals and professional networks.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for both current and future roles.
• Collaborate with our other Talent Acquisition Sourcing Associate on market mapping and sourcing strategies
• Keep up to date with talent trends, tools, and competitor activity to shape sourcing strategies.
• Spot opportunities to improve how we attract, source, and engage talent, making the process faster and more effective.
• Use recruitment tools and analytics to track progress, measure success, and continuously refine sourcing activity.

The Person
Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in sourcing and recruiting talent directly for multiple roles simultaneously, with minimal reliance on agencies.
• Background in managing large candidate pipelines, ideally across both professional services and business support functions.
• Strong coordination skills to juggle multiple processes, tasks, and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct interviews and screen candidates to assess skills, qualifications, and cultural add effectively.
• Track record of identifying and actioning improvements in sourcing and attraction.
• Experience recruiting in the UK would be desirable but not essential

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Proactive:
  always a step ahead, anticipating challenges before they become issues.
• Organised:
  able to keep multiple plates spinning without dropping the detail.
• Creative:
  brings fresh ideas for sourcing and candidate attraction, especially for hard-to-fill or high-volume roles.
• Culturally Aware:
  values and embraces diverse experiences, making sure that sourcing and candidate engagement are inclusive and welcoming to everyone
• Resilient:
  thrives under pressure and enjoys the pace of high-volume recruitment environment.
• Collaborative:
  enjoys working closely with others, contributing ideas, and engaging in conversations that move the team forward.

Belong @ Sumer
At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

· We Shine Together

· We Do the Right Thing

· We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That's why we're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

Company Description

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We're Hiring – Sourcing Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Here's your chance to step into a Sourcing Specialist role with a leading mining client in Rustenburg - Northwest This opportunity is ideal for a driven procurement professional who thrives on pipeline execution and inclusive procurement transformation.

As the Sourcing Specialist, you will own the Pipeline Execution workstream, leading the way in converting pipeline opportunities into validated supplier pools through RFIs and supplier readiness assessments. Your work will directly support community and targeted suppliers to compete successfully in procurement events—making a real impact on both business performance and local economic development.

Requirements:

5 – 7 years' procurement or sourcing experience, with exposure to RFI/RFP processes.

Proven track record engaging internal stakeholders, SMEs, and/or local/community suppliers.

Knowledge of transformation, B-BBEE, and Mining Charter procurement requirements.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot).

Experience with SAP S4/HANA and Ariba.

Let's build the future of Mining Inclusive Procurement together

Submit your updated CV and copies of your qualifications to
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Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

JOB TITLE: Sourcing Specialist

GRADE: PE08

Purpose of the role:

The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for identifying and securing suppliers for raw materials and services, ensuring the best value for the company while maintaining quality standards. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.

Key Performance Areas:

Supplier Identification and Selection

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive supplier database to support informed sourcing decisions.

Negotiation and Contract Management

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Prepare and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Cost Management and Analysis

• Analyse procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor market trends to ensure competitive sourcing.
• Implement cost-effective sourcing strategies that align with budgetary constraints.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the Procurement Manager and cross-functional teams to understand and fulfil sourcing needs.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to resolve issues, maintain strong relationships, and ensure timely deliveries.

Performance Monitoring

• Track supplier performance metrics and report findings to the Procurement Manager.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing efficiency and supplier performance.

Supplier Research and Evaluation

• Conduct detailed evaluations of potential suppliers regarding their capabilities, quality standards, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensure suppliers meet the company's requirements for quality, reliability, and sustainability

Sourcing Strategy Development

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with overall company objectives, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Stay proactive in identifying innovative sourcing solutions to improve overall procurement processes.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance and addressing any issues as they arise.
• Foster collaboration to ensure mutual growth and success.

Market Intelligence

• Stay updated on market trends, pricing fluctuations, and new materials relevant to the industry.
• Provide insights to the procurement team to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Implement contingency plans to address supply disruptions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Procurement or related field
• Professional certifications (e.g.,CPSM,CPP, or similar) a plus
• 5+ years of hands-on experience related to strategic sourcing, category management and contract management
• Previous Specialist experience is highly preferred.
• Manufacturing/FMCG experience will be an advantage
• Glass experience will be an advantage

Additional Information:

• Consideration will be given to Isanti's EE goals.
• Appointment is subject to qualifications and integrity checks.
• If you do not hear from us a month after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/09

About The Company

Hey I'm Noel, founder of JobRack

We help business owners and entrepreneurs hire brilliant remote team members from Eastern Europe and South Africa. People who take ownership, work hard, and stick around.

We're not a marketplace, or just a job board, and not a soulless agency either.

We're a high-touch, boutique-style recruitment service our clients rave about.

Why? Because we genuinely help them build great teams.

Right now, we're looking for an exceptional
Sourcing Specialist
to join our growing team.

Here's a little bit about the role

This isn't just a role about finding candidates. It's about helping our clients grow their businesses and hit their goals by connecting them with exceptional talent.

You'll build real relationships, craft smart and creative sourcing strategies, and build pipelines of high-quality candidates that wow our clients every time.

We're growing quickly, so you'll learn a lot, take ownership from day one, and play a big role in shaping how we source now and in the future

About The Role

What You'll Be Doing:

Finding top-quality technical and non-technical candidates for a variety of roles - on time and with precision

Creating tailored, high-touch sourcing strategies to attract the best-fit candidates for each client

Shifting our sourcing from reactive to proactive by building strong, ongoing talent pipelines for common roles

Researching and assessing external talent pools to match client needs and hiring goals

Choosing the most effective platforms and sourcing channels to reach great candidates

Constantly exploring and testing new ways to attract talent—we love being ahead of the curve in the sourcing world

What You Won't Be Doing:

Sitting in meetings all day

Copy-pasting the same messages and hoping for replies

Waiting for someone to tell you what to do

Treating sourcing like a checkbox task

This is a role for someone who takes action.

KPIs You'll Own

# of quality candidates sourced per role

% of sourced candidates moving to interview stage

Pipeline strength for repeat roles

Outreach open and reply rates

Sourcing channel effectiveness

Tools You'll Be Using

Candidate Tracking: Workable

Sourcing Channels: LinkedIn, job boards, niche communities

Automation: You'll have freedom to test tools (we love experimenting)

Project Management:

Communication: Slack

Our Values (Yes, We Actually Use These)

We value Clarity. Focused speed. Positivity and professionalism. Constant improvement and Wowing our clients every time.

More than anything, we're helpful and friendly.

That's not just a tagline. It's how we work with each other, our clients and candidates, and even the people we don't end up working with.

About You

This Role is For You If…

You're an experienced sourcer who knows how to find great people, especially in international markets. Whether it's a technical or non-technical role, you've built sourcing strategies from scratch, executed them with precision, and delivered strong candidates consistently.

You've worked in-house, at an agency, or in RPO, so you understand how sourcing fits into the bigger hiring picture.

You're confident using ATS tools and candidate databases, and you know how to keep things organised and moving fast.

You're not afraid to try new sourcing methods or tools - even if they don't always work.

You care about building a great candidate experience from the very first message, and you communicate like a real person, not a template.

You think proactively, not just reactively. You love testing ideas, staying organised, and solving problems. And you're excited to work closely with me and our small, friendly team to make our sourcing sharper, faster, and more effective every month

What Success Looks Like

Let's be clear - this isn't just about filling roles. It's about finding the right people, building strong pipelines, and improving our sourcing every week.

Each month, we'll look at how many strong candidates you've sourced, how many made it to interview and offer, and how efficient and effective your strategies are.

You'll help us move from reactive sourcing to proactive pipelines that keep clients coming back for more.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Salary: $1,750–$2,500/month (gross, independent contractor basis)*

Remote: 100%, work from anywhere

Hours: Full-time (9am–5pm CET with occasional early evening US client onboarding calls)

Holidays: 20 days paid holiday (rising to 25 after one year)

Sick Leave: 5 paid sick days per year

Perks: Annual team retreat, opportunity to grow with us, real ownership

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

1.  Overall Purpose of the Job

Provide support in the implementation & continuous improvement of THE CLIENT's end-to-end sourcing operations, by analysing spending, proposing new possibilities & participating in the delivery of improvement strategies. To enable enhanced sourcing governance by ensuring segregation of duties.

Improved Operational Efficiency & Profit Improvement through Strategic Sourcing

· Conduct geographic analyses of suppliers & monitors alignment to business requirements & objectives.

· Identify opportunities to operational excellence & cost.

· Develop best practice processes & works with other departments to enhance the ERP process.

· Coordinate competitive sourcing processes with internal stakeholders (e.g., RFI/RFP).

· Facilitate vendor agreements & contracts in partnership with Business & Legal Counsel.

· Monitor major vendor performance with business unit relationship owners.

· Ensure value for money & promotes cost saving measures.

· Develop   expertise   &   benchmarking   knowledge   of assigned categories & major vendors.

· Collaborate   &   communicate   with   Manager:   Bid Management to align financial commitments of all pre-approved budgets.

· Advise & make recommendation on potential problems &

· solutions experienced by end users.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

· Monitor compliance with legal, contractual, financial, and commercial requirements by business departments.

· Contribute to THE CLIENT achieving a clean administrative audit outcome, from a unit perspective.

· Provide auditors with the required information on queries.

· Produce timely status reports for strategic sourcing.

Monitor and manage or escalate risk related to strategic sourcing activities.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

·  Conduct site visits where required; develops and maintains effective working relationships with senior management, key stakeholders, and suppliers.

·  Proactively identify new potential suppliers in line with growth in the industry and actively drives and monitors the use of accredited suppliers.

2.  Education

• Diploma in SCM/Commerce/Accounting or equivalent (NQF 6) in SCM/Procurement or Logistics Management

• Professional Diploma Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) (NQF 7)

3.  Experience

• 3 – 5 years' Strategic Sourcing/ Acquisition/Sourcing & Procurement experience

4.  Other Requirements

• Valid driver's licence

• Advanced knowledge and experience of MS Office, especially in Excel

• Induction Programme (includes company-wide policies and procedures)

• Identifying key stakeholders

• Understanding the unique operational needs of the business

5.  Competencies

LEADERSHIP

·   Driving Change

·   Operational Delivery

·   Business Acumen

·   Strategic/Innovative Thinking

BEHAVIOURAL

·   Attention to Detail

·   Interpersonal

·   Results Driven

·   Assertiveness

TECHNICAL

·   Analytical

·   Planning and Organising

·   Communication (Verbal & Written)

·   Governance, Compliance & Reporting

This job is with Mars, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mars Food, Cape Town South Africa
We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of assigned raw material categories for the Mars Food Cape Town site. This pivotal role is responsible for leveraging supplier capabilities to advance the regional and global Food strategic agenda.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies at the CAP site, focusing on transforming current practices, simplifying portfolios, and enhancing value through quality, productivity, innovation, and sustainability.

As the Mars spokesperson to suppliers, the Procurement Specialist will apply best practices in supplier management and collaborate closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely and complete delivery of materials. This role reports directly to the CAP site Commercial Manager.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a focus on business, supply chain, procurement, engineering, or operations (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in strategic sourcing (procurement) is required.
• Proven category management experience in procurement is essential.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes.
• Effective relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Working experience in FMCG / Food is an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Category Expertise: Analyze category spend, cost drivers, market trends, and supplier base to develop the most suitable sourcing strategy for packaging materials. Determine whether a regional or global strategy is appropriate. Build industry knowledge to develop cost models and execute core category strategies that enhance year-over-year productivity and improve total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Strategy Development: Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute category strategies using the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM).
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage relationships with current and potential suppliers. Perform supplier segmentation and evaluate them based on quality, service, and value leadership performance. Conduct business reviews and "Top to Top" meetings as needed.
• Value Leadership: Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives to achieve over 5% year-over-year productivity delivery.
• Knowledge Management: Participate in external benchmarking and industry forums to gain market intelligence. Provide category input and price risk management to Cape Town site operating plans, ensuring compliance with procedures, policies, systems, and controls.
• Simplification: Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce complexity, rationalize specifications, and optimize the supplier base.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier strategies and timelines with business objectives. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in local and global forums.
• Negotiation, Tendering & Contract Management: Develop commercial models, conduct tenders, and negotiate complex deals. Manage price, supply, service, legal, and intellectual property risks in line with business priorities.
• Risk Management & Supply Security: Forecast price volatility and define strategies to protect the business against risks.
• Transformation: Actively participate in the Global Commercial team to identify and share best practices across regions and segments. Drive change management and adoption of new ways of working.
• Sustainability: Collaborate with teams and suppliers to meet Mars Sustainability targets, aiming for 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025, using at least 30% recycled content and reducing virgin plastic use by 25%.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Mars Food, Cape Town South Africa
We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to manage the procurement of assigned raw material categories for the Mars Food Cape Town site. This pivotal role is responsible for leveraging supplier capabilities to advance the regional and global Food strategic agenda.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies at the CAP site, focusing on transforming current practices, simplifying portfolios, and enhancing value through quality, productivity, innovation, and sustainability.

As the Mars spokesperson to suppliers, the Procurement Specialist will apply best practices in supplier management and collaborate closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely and complete delivery of materials. This role reports directly to the CAP site Commercial Manager.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a focus on business, supply chain, procurement, engineering, or operations (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in strategic sourcing (procurement) is required.
• Proven category management experience in procurement is essential.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes.
• Effective relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Working experience in FMCG / Food is an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Category Expertise: Analyze category spend, cost drivers, market trends, and supplier base to develop the most suitable sourcing strategy for packaging materials. Determine whether a regional or global strategy is appropriate. Build industry knowledge to develop cost models and execute core category strategies that enhance year-over-year productivity and improve total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Strategy Development: Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute category strategies using the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM).
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage relationships with current and potential suppliers. Perform supplier segmentation and evaluate them based on quality, service, and value leadership performance. Conduct business reviews and "Top to Top" meetings as needed.
• Value Leadership: Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives to achieve over 5% year-over-year productivity delivery.
• Knowledge Management: Participate in external benchmarking and industry forums to gain market intelligence. Provide category input and price risk management to Cape Town site operating plans, ensuring compliance with procedures, policies, systems, and controls.
• Simplification: Collect and analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce complexity, rationalize specifications, and optimize the supplier base.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier strategies and timelines with business objectives. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in local and global forums.
• Negotiation, Tendering & Contract Management: Develop commercial models, conduct tenders, and negotiate complex deals. Manage price, supply, service, legal, and intellectual property risks in line with business priorities.
• Risk Management & Supply Security: Forecast price volatility and define strategies to protect the business against risks.
• Transformation: Actively participate in the Global Commercial team to identify and share best practices across regions and segments. Drive change management and adoption of new ways of working.
• Sustainability: Collaborate with teams and suppliers to meet Mars Sustainability targets, aiming for 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025, using at least 30% recycled content and reducing virgin plastic use by 25%.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.