Job Description
About the Role
The Procurement Sourcing Specialist: Packaging role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join our team in Durban, South Africa. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, managing, and evaluating Group contracts within the packaging category, ensuring the best value is negotiated and received by the Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate increased contract coverage and spend through constant engagement with business and analysis of spend behaviours.
- Establish and execute sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFPs), ensuring targeted savings are delivered and supply risks are mitigated.
- Configure and execute (e-)sourcing events and ensure a continuous supply of materials and services that meet the business operational needs.
- Mitigate risks to the business.
- Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiate price and contracts with suppliers.
Requirements
- Strategic support: working with the Sourcing Manager to deliver category analysis, sourcing exercises and general reviews of spend.
- Operational execution: drive sourcing projects, maintain contract spend, category spend management etc.
- Legal expertise e.g. draft service and supply legal agreements.
- Tender/ RFQ Management.
- Market analysis and forecasting.
- Supplier relationship management.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience within a sourcing, project management and/or commercial environment.
- Knowledge in the packaging category.
- Analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers and cost analysis.
- Degree in commerce/ finance, supply chain management or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance, and continuous improvement.
- Confidence to interact and work in cross functional teams (all levels of the organisation).
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Salary & Benefits
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About Retail / wholesale Jobs in eThekwini
The retail and wholesale sector in eThekwini is an essential part of the city’s economy, with many multinationals operating in the area. Typically, job seekers in this field can expect to find opportunities across a range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, and logistics. Generally, these roles involve working in warehouses, stores, or distribution centers, interacting with customers and managing inventory.
Salary expectations for retail and wholesale positions vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it is difficult to provide exact figures, broad salary ranges can be estimated. Typically, entry-level positions may offer salaries within the R20 000 – R30 000 range per annum, while more senior roles can command salaries between R40 000 – R80 000 or more per annum, depending on the specific requirements of the position and the individual’s level of experience.
Common skills required for retail and wholesale roles include excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Other essential skills include inventory management, basic math skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies. In some cases, proficiency in English, Afrikaans, or other languages may be beneficial for roles working with international customers.
Industries that commonly employ retail and wholesale staff include the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and logistics providers. These sectors often require employees who are able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
For those interested in advancing their careers in retail and wholesale, there are many opportunities for development and progression. Typically, experienced staff can move into supervisory or management roles, where they can oversee teams and implement new strategies. With further experience and training, individuals may also be able to transition into specialized fields such as logistics or supply chain management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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