Procurement Sourcing Specialist

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Pharmaceutical Industry is looking to employ a Procurement Sourcing Specialist to join their dynamic team in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct tactical procurement activities across relevant the company units
• Clarify sourcing requests, align and finalize specifications with requestors
• Apply sourcing strategies and RFX approaches
• Create longlists for sourcing, considering preferred suppliers from category strategies
• Manage RFX processes including negotiation and proposal evaluation
• Lead supplier selection and awarding decisions
• Draft, review, and manage contracts with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Oversee contract sign-off and archiving
• Monitor contract usage, expiration, and renewal
• Support in claims/complaints evaluation and management
• Support commercial aspects of electronic catalogue management
• Collaborate with HUB and Global Category Managers
• Define and monitor procurement KPIs across all locations
• Achieve quarterly and annual procurement goals
• Maintain supplier database in ERP system (VMD)
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in tactical sourcing processes
• Supplier segmentation and risk assessment
• Analysis and comparison of offers in terms of quality, compliance with requirements, deadlines, costs
• Building short- and long-term relationships with suppliers

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in an international environment
• Experience in tactical sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Familiarity with warehouse and raw material management is a plus
• Solid understanding of legal / regulatory procurement landscape
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Advanced SAP MM system usage; SAP Ariba knowledge is a plus
• Strong communication and negotiation skills