REPORTS TO: Head of Strategic Sourcing
OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB
– Lead the strategic sourcing effort for the Commercial spend category which includes but is not limited to Marketing, Consumer Sales, Service areas.
– Implement strategic sourcing by performing value-driven spend analysis, business needs analysis, and market research to determine the appropriate sourcing strategies for the spend category.
– Lead supplier negotiations, determine savings benchmarks, implement contract management and supplier relationship management programmes.
– Contribute to increased procurement value through improved eiciency, exceeding KPI’s and achieving savings targets.
– Work closely with key business stakeholders to understand the business needs and execute procurement plans that support key business objectives.
QUALIFICATION
– Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
– Experience in a strategic sourcing role
– Proven contract management and supplier relationship management experience
– Proven negotiation ability with demonstrable results
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
LEGAL CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
– CIPS
– Membership of any other relevant professional body will be an added advantage