Procurement Officer
Location: 2nd Floor, Great Westerford Building, 240 Main Road, 7700, South Africa
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Procurement Category Manager with a proven track record of managing large, complex projects within multinational corporations. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a history of generating substantial savings through strategic procurement initiatives, and expertise in global operations. This role requires the ability to collaborate across diverse teams, adapt to different business environments, and drive cost-effective procurement strategies on a global scale. If you're a results-oriented professional focused on optimizing processes and achieving financial efficiencies, we invite you to apply and contribute to our organization's success in IT procurement.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process of indirect procurement categories, including technology, operations, marketing, processing, acquiring, and general services (from requisition to delivery stage, including payment processing through the accounts payable team).
- Generate cost savings and value-added outcomes through proactive procurement activities, working closely with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Support standardization and sharing of best practices across group entities.
- Identify and implement procurement savings through strategic initiatives, negotiations, and identifying alternative suppliers.
- Category Management experience.
- Supplier Management: Performance evaluation, supplier risk management, and supporting due diligence processes.
- Manage supplier due diligence, including financial checks and the supplier onboarding process.
- Drive procurement process improvements across the group, aiming to reduce processing times without compromising internal controls.
- Ensure governance in line with group policies and Delegation of Authority.
- Participate in the annual budgets and forecasting process to optimize the cost base year on year.
- Provide input into the Procurement Tracker and KPI reporting, capturing processing times and procurement savings.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 3-4 years prior experience in a procurement role
- MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification
Job-Specific Skills:
- Significant experience in operational procurement and strategic sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management experience is a plus
- Experience in spend analysis and driving optimization initiatives
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle ERP, especially in the procure-to-pay process
- Experience in the financial services or IT sector
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
Generic Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Business acumen
- Detail-oriented and organized with strong planning and prioritization abilities
- High energy levels and self-motivation
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent Excel & PowerPoint presentation skills
Job Info:
- Job Identification: 949
- Job Category: Associates
- Posting Date: 02/28/2025, 01:41 PM
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