Sourcing Specialist – MultiChoice City needed at MultiChoice

Key Results Area

Sourcing Execution

• Monitor pipeline of ad-hoc and other Sourcing initiatives.
• Define appropriate sourcing execution approach in line with the Tactical Sourcing methodology.
• Perform Internal and external requirements and analysis.
• Execute and manage end-to-end RFx processes using the e-Sourcing tools to address total cost of ownership.
• Ensure agreed Sourcing Savings Targets are met as it pertains to Contracted Benefits in line with appropriate Savings Calculation methodology.

Contracts Management

• Work with business partners to develop and secure valuable agreements to procure materials and/or services which meet internal business partner requirements.
• Support the development and monitor the execution of the Supplier Management Strategy / Approach, including Supplier Relationship Management and Performance Management.
• Collaborate with the Contract Managers to execute on Strategic Sourcing initiative and Contracts implementation in a way that maximizes future contract compliance.
• Plan for and set a plan for contract implementation in collaboration with central and regional buyers and when applicable, with the PTP Manager Reporting.
• Track project progress and report to Management on a frequent basis.
• Report Risks and non-compliance to Category Manager and HOD.

Sourcing Support

• Collaborate with Sourcing analyst(s) in the different Strategic Sourcing activities.
• Facilitate Commercial Supplier Performance Management for strategic and preferred suppliers, where applicable.

Strategic Projects

• Support project implementation aimed at to innovating and transforming the department to a capable and high performing function.

Governance, Risk and Collaboration

• Provide support to Strategic Sourcing compliance activities including policies, processes and methodologies to drive optimized Sourcing Best practices to Business Partners.
• Promote collaboration with internal Business Partners to understand requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration or Law
• Previous strong experience in Strategic Sourcing Projects is essential
• Previous strong experience in IT / Tech Category is essential
• CIPS is not a requirement but is advantageous

Experience/Skills

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a similar role/strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Knowledge of ERP and eProcurement technology solutions
• Deep understanding and ability to execute on Project objectives and timelines
• Stakeholder Management
• Proven analytical skill and ability to interpret data and convert into executable action plans
• Negotiation skills
• eSourcing /eAuctions
• Ability to manage and lead a cross functional team
• Practical execution abilities
• Ability to Multitask

Technical Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Supplier Management
• Project Management
• Spend Analysis
• Category Management
• Business Intelligence
• Adhoc analytical tools: MS Excel/PowerPivot
• Process Improvement
• Change Management