Procurement Specialist - Durban

SUMMARY:
Calling all Procurement Specialists in Durban!

POSITION INFO:

My client a leading and well known company based in Ottowa South, Durban requires a competent and experienced Procurement Specialist to join their team.

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible to manage the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the business to operate efficiently.

The Procurement Specialist is tasked with analysing market trends, assessing supplier capabilities, implementing best practices to streamline procurement operations and support the business goals and objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Thoroughly analyse the products needed considering factors such as quantity specification, innovation, quality standards and delivery timelines

• Ensure signed agreements in place with current and new suppliers

• Regularly compare the pricing, terms, and performance of current suppliers against industry benchmarks and competitors

• Leverage negotiation skills and market knowledge to secure favourable pricing, discounts, or rebates from suppliers

• Analyse the factors that influence the cost of the products or services managed

• Review open purchase orders, follow-up and resolve with the supplier

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics & Supply Chain Management

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the print, packaging, manufacturing industry

• Technical understanding of raw materials substrates/media

• Demonstrates strong ability to understand new material, substrates/media

• Proven track record to drive competitive quality sourcing and cost saving

• High level business acumen

• Experience with imports

Must be Criminal Clear

Must be Credit Clear

Must reside in the Greater Durban area

SA Citizens only

BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong customer focus and understanding

• High level communication and negotiation skills

• Attention to detail

• Critical thinking skills

• Team player

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