Offer summary

Qualifications:

4-7 years of procurement experience in IT hardware and software., Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills., Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities., Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work in a fast-paced environment..

Key responsibilities:

Manage the RFx process for procurement projects, including supplier evaluation and contract negotiations.

Conduct industry benchmarking and identify cost reduction opportunities.

Perform detailed financial and operational assessments to support procurement decisions.

Collaborate across departments to promote procurement best practices.

Job description

Job Title:

Procurement Specialist (Work at Home)

Job Description

Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing: Conduct industry benchmarking and identify and pursue supplier performance optimisation and cost reduction opportunities across corporate-wide commodity categories.
RFx Management: Develop and manage the RFx process for procurement projects, including supplier evaluation, contract term development, pricing, licensing, functionality assessments, and product/service acquisition.
Procurement Analysis: Conduct detailed financial, functional, and opportunity assessments to support decision-making.
Process Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of procurement best practices across the Procure-to-Pay process, including order management, vendor management, supplier contracting.
Supplier Development & Management: Identify and implement supplier process improvement initiatives, while managing key supplier relationships to enhance value delivery and minimise product and service costs aligned with business objectives.
Business Collaboration: Collaborate across departments to promote procurement best practices and methodologies throughout the organisation.

Candidate Profile

Experience: 4-7 years’ experience in procurement within IT (hard- and software) procurement is a must.

Skills:

Advanced negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to interpret and negotiate basic to complex terms and conditions.
Demonstrated expertise in organising and prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office applications.
Proven ability to present information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Attributes:

Self-starter with a sense of urgency; thrives under pressure in both team and individual settings.
Demonstrates business acumen and comprehensive understanding of organisational operations.
Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and focus on continuous improvement.
Flexible and adaptable, with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in English is a minimum requirement; multi-lingual preferred.
Must be able to travel to the office in either Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg on a regular basis (once per month or whenever required).

Location:

ZAF Work-at-Home

Language Requirements:

Time Type:

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