Procurement Specialist - Indirect (Packaging/Glass/Paper)

Recruiter:

Luelle Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB001261/KM

Date posted:

Friday, March 12, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R450 000

SUMMARY:
One of my multinational clients who is a leader in the FMCG space has an exciting opportunity for a strong Procurement specialist! You will be response for driving the procurement of all point of sale and trading items in line with brand plans and commercial initiatives, as well as other indirect purchasing within the organization. A background in dealing with global brands is a plus!! Apply now!!

POSITION INFO:

The Ideal Candidate

Must have at least 5 years’ procurement/purchasing – in FMCG

Good client relationship management
Must be creative and innovating
Good computer skills – MS Suite – Experience on JDE advantageous
Must be able to work under pressure and be deadline driven

Duties Include:

Translation of Marketing/Trade Marketing/Commercial briefs into technical supplier brief
Marketing/Brand Manager and Trade Marketing Manager consulted
Technical specifications and requirements of VAPS, point of sale and trading items are accurately translated into a meaningful supplier brief Source and develop innovative point of sale and trading items in line with brand plans and commercial initiatives
Marketing / Trade Marketing / Sales approve Campaign Costing
Innovative VAPS, POS and other indirect materials sourced and developed
Negotiations with suppliers lead to the procurement of quality products at the best price
Comparative Costings requested and price negotiations completed
Supplier selected based on set criteria of time, cost and quality of service Three quotes system followed in capturing of all costs and goods receipt on JDE
Deliveries tracked and goods receipt completed on JDE
Costing methodology followed to realise cost savings for the business Purchase to Pay process management
Complete Purchase to Pay process cycle until goods are delivered to respective warehouse
Purchase orders raised correctly and sent to selected suppliers on time
Build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
Focus on continuous improvement of the administrative processes

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Procurement/Purchasing

Get your application in now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Please note the above is the minimum criteria to be considered for the position

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