Hire Resolve is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist is responsible for supply chain management, evaluating suppliers, review cost estimates and issue purchase orders/approval, purchasing goods and services and contract negotiations/service level agreements including KPI setting, tracking and reviews If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Monitor global and regional supply chain dynamics.
• Stay informed on raw material costs, geopolitical factors, and economic conditions.
• Use market intelligence reports and industry forecasts.
• Conduct regular reviews with suppliers for future needs.
• Utilize data analytics for forecasting and strategy adjustment.
• Assess supplier financial stability and risk factors.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Use risk assessment tools for evaluating supplier risks.
• Identify and establish relationships with alternative suppliers.
• Finalize and approve contracts with contractors and service providers.
• Ensure adherence to local sourcing guidelines and service level agreements.
• Issue and compare purchase orders to tax invoices; report discrepancies.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage key supplier relationships and set KPIs.
• Communicate procurement value and benefits to internal stakeholders.
• Support departments on high-value procurement initiatives and tenders.
• Negotiate prices with existing suppliers for cost optimization.
• Provide transparency on and insights into third-party spend.
• Contribute to cross-regional initiatives for optimizing group spend

• 5+ years of experience in a strategic procurement role, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or related field
• Willingness to travel, up to 20%
• Project and process management experience.
• Strong understanding of category management and advanced "source-to-contract" procurement processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and maintain focus.
• Profound analytical skills and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Good knowledge of contract drafting and interpretation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment within a global organizational framework.
• Solid understanding of purchasing strategies.
• Financial acumen and attention to detail.

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Ashley Feldtmann or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com
• When applying via email please use "Procurement Specialist" as your subject line

We will contact you telephonically in 7 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise if it matches your profile.