Procurement Specialist
Ntice Sourcing Solutions
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics & Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within the print, packaging, manufacturing industry
- Technical understanding of raw materials, substrates/media
- Experience with imports
- Procurement: Analyzing product requirements, demand planning, and inventory management.
- Supplier Management: Evaluating suppliers, managing agreements, and driving improvement initiatives.
- Benchmarking: Comparing pricing and performance against industry standards.
- Exploration of Alternatives: Seeking out alternative products or suppliers for diversification and innovation.
- Negotiation for Cost Savings: Leveraging negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Initiating and managing the RFP process for sourcing products or services.
- Understanding Cost Drivers: Analyzing factors influencing product or service costs and mitigating fluctuations.
- System Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Management
- Negotiations
- Benchmarking
- Alternative Sourcing of Products and Services
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Ability to build relationships and establish networks
- Financial administration skills
- Commercial market awareness
- Ethical conduct and effective communication
- Adaptability and ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency with software packages and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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