As we continue to grow, RCL FOODS is searching for a Procurement (Sourcing) Specialist with a strong Commercial background to join our Group Services Division. This position will be based at our National Office in Westville, Durban and report to the Procurement Manager.<\/p>\n
The purpose of this role is to:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tSupport the Sourcing Manager by strategically sourcing, negotiating, managing and evaluating Group contracts, within the assigned categories, ensuring that Business needs are met, and the best value is negotiated and received by the Group.
\n\tFacilitate increased contract coverage and spend across the Group within the assigned categories through constant engagement with business and analysis of spend behaviours.
\n\tResponsible for the establishment and execution of sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) for the respective assigned categories, ensuring targeted savings are delivered and supply risks are mitigated.
\n\tConfigure and execute (e-)sourcing events and ensure a continuous supply of materials and services that meet the business operational needs.
\n\tEstablish and execute various sourcing events for the respective categories.
\n\tMitigate risks to the business.
\n\tNegotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tNegotiate price and contracts with suppliers.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\t3-5 years\u2019 experience within a sourcing, project management and\/or commercial environment
\n\tAnalytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers and cost analysis
\n\tDegree in commerce\/ finance, supply chain management or a related field, would be desirable.
\n\tDemonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance, and continuous improvement.
\n\tConfidence to interact and work in cross functional teams (all levels of the organisation).
\n\tAdvanced Excel skills
\n\tAn ability to think conceptually, while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources
\n\tAttention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow-through
\n\tValid Code EB driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nStrategic Support<\/p>\n
\tResponsibility, within the assigned categories of spend, and understanding the category strategy and plans, working with the Sourcing Manager to deliver category analysis, sourcing exercises and general reviews of spend.
\n\tDevelop short-, mid- and long-term strategies for the various assigned categories ensuring delivery at the most competitive cost and ensuring risk is mitigated.\u00a0
\n\tAdopt methodologies such as vendor rationalisation, utilising technology and flexible solutions to minimise financial impact.
\n\tCollaborate with site-based stakeholders to ensure Group strategies and policies are applied appropriately, to assess opportunities, and to drive performance improvements.
\n\tProactively drive regular engagement with the Business regarding its immediate and longer-term category procurement requirements and the extent to which these are being met.<\/p>\n
Operational Management<\/p>\n
Drive Group Sourcing Projects:<\/p>\n
\tContribute to Group Sourcing Savings Targets by working on new projects as well as contract extensions & renegotiations.
\n\tSource new items and identify new suppliers based on the specifications provided by the Business by researching the supplier marketplace and obtaining samples for testing as required by business stakeholders.
\n\tAnalyse information within the SOURCE TO PAY system to identify opportunities to leverage spend across the group as well as source alternative suppliers.
\n\tProduce reports and present information to relevant stakeholders to highlight potential sourcing or saving opportunities and update the Sourcing Manager on required actions, where applicable.
\n\tActively monitor and facilitate the updating of price lists for goods and services in the ERP SOURCE TO PAY systems within the assigned categories of spend.
\n\tNegotiate with the incumbent suppliers to ensure competitive prices are maintained, benchmarking costs against other suppliers where necessary.<\/p>\n
Drive Group Contract Spend:<\/p>\n
\tMaintain contract spend targets across all ERP SOURCE TO PAY systems.
\n\tHighlight and communicate compliance issues relating to adherence to the Group procurement policies.
\n\tReview and analyse all requests for new contracts and recommend them to the Sourcing Manager for approval, should the supplier be financially and ethically sound and there is a valid reason for introducing a new contract.
\n\tActively monitor the suppliers being used within SOURCE TO PAY system ensuring orders are placed with preferred suppliers and under negotiated contracts.<\/p>\n
Category Spend Management:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure Top Spend Categories are covered by Category Strategies.<\/p>\n
Legal Expertise:<\/p>\n
\tAbility to independently draft service and supply legal agreements for the Group.
\n\tThorough understanding of the contract management process, i.e engage with the business to identify and define the scope of work, update the schedule of prices and payment terms, define the service levels, price escalation clauses, etc.
\n\tPrepare contract amendments as required.
\n\tAddress and resolve amendments to the standard legal terms and conditions, prepare risk assessments for limitation of liability, etc. in conjunction with Legal assistance.
\n\tHold the Supplier accountable for non-conformances\/ deviations from performing the services and supply of goods as stipulated in the contract through remediation or notice of termination where relevant.<\/p>\n
Tender\/ RFQ Management<\/p>\n
\tSolicit and evaluate proposals for Group contracts.
\n\tManage the administrative aspects of RFI, RFQ, RFPs, tenders, e-Auctions for Group contracts in the assigned categories.
\n\tPrepare RFI, RFQ, RFPs, tenders, e-Auctions and compile tender analysis\/ evaluation schedules.
\n\tCoordinate invitations for tender and RFQ\u2019s to the relevant suppliers.
\n\tCommunicate RFI, RFQ, RFPs, tenders, e-Auctions outcome to the business.<\/p>\n
Market Analysis and Forecasting<\/p>\n
\tEvaluate market conditions to develop sourcing strategies, maintain\/ improve quality and influence cost controls.
\n\tEffectively communicate with internal cross functional teams on the current and future status of products and services markets.
\n\tResearch potential and current suppliers to keep abreast of market\/ procurement conditions, new technology and makes recommendations to improve supplier base and\/or purchasing method.
\n\tForecast price trends and their impact on future activities using a forecasting tool.<\/p>\n
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<\/p>\n
\tReport & Evaluate key suppliers\u2019 performance against SLAs, their BBBEE rating and review of their financial risk
\n\tEvaluate and ensure potential suppliers can meet the specified requirements.
\n\tNegotiate the lowest possible cost for the products and\/or services balanced against the optimum quality and needs.
\n\tAdvise team members and\/or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.<\/p>\n
Technical Expertise<\/p>\n
\tProvide ongoing support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement in category contract sourcing and vendor management.
\n\tProvide support to internal customers and colleagues.
\n\tDevelop specialist knowledge on assigned categories and identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations on preferred strategies to the Sourcing Manager.<\/p>\n
ERP Enablement<\/p>\n
\tWork with the internal stakeholders to ensure the master data related to the procurement category is accurate and up to date.
\n\tArrange for all new catalogues and suppliers to be promptly loaded on the relevant ERP system.<\/p>\n
SHEQ and Sustainability Management<\/p>\n
\tAdminister all documentation relevant to category quality assurance and conformance.
\n\tUpdate and maintain the approved category supplier list for the Group.
\n\tSupport internal and external audit processes and provide any necessary documentation.<\/p>\n
Customer Relationships\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tConfidently interact and foster relationships with internal and external customers.<\/p>\n
These include
\nInternal:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tSenior management teams across the RCL Foods Business Units.
\n\tOperational managers across all business units serviced by the category
\n\tR&D and Quality team
\n\tEngineering management (where applicable)
\n\tSHEQ (where applicable)
\n\tTransport management (where applicable)<\/p>\n
External:<\/p>\n
\tSupplier representatives\u00a0
\n\tAuditors<\/p>\n
Problem Sloving\/Innovation \u00a0 \u00a0
\nAs the Sourcing Specialist, the job holder is expected to:<\/p>\n
\texecute tasks that are diversified and follow a wide range of standardized and complex procedures.
\n\tresolve all operational issues related to contract execution and vendor management within area of responsibility.
\n\texercise moderate and significant judgment.
\n\tanalyse data generally applied to the solution of specific problems that may occur as a regular part of the job.
\n\tidentify and execute opportunities to reduce costs associated with category spend, to improve national contract coverage and to improve supplier performance.<\/p>\n
Deadline:14th December,2025<\/p>\n
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