SCM Sourcing Specialist NELSPRUIT

Supply Chain Management Specialist Sourcing

Nelspruit

Market related salary package

 12 month fixed term contract

Purpose of the Job:

Provide support in the implementation & continuous improvement of the 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.

Position Description:

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 & promote 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 recommendations on potential problems & solutions experienced by end users.

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

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

Contribute towards 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, develop and maintain 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.

Education and experience minimum requirements:

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) desired

3 – 5 years’ Strategic Sourcing / Acquisition / Sourcing & Procurement experience

Essential (nonnegotiable) requirements:

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel to Nelspruit as and when required

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

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

Driving Change

Operational Delivery

Business Acumen

Strategic / Innovative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Results Driven

Assertiveness

Analytical

Planning and Organising

Communication (Verbal & Written)

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

Treasury Regulations and PFMA

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of your application, please consider as unsuccessful