Senior Specialist – Supply Procurement Management
Nexio
Overview
Directs the acquisition of goods, materials, and services an organization needs to operate efficiently while controlling costs and reducing supply chain risks. Leads long-term sourcing plans, negotiates high-value contracts, and manages supplier relationships to optimize costs and secure the supply chain. Ensure compliance with Nexio’s procurement and BBBEE procurement policies.
Requirements
- Matric
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Law or equivalent
- Post-graduate commercial Degree would be advantageous
- At least 5 – 8 years relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies and multi-year purchasing plans aligned with overall business goals
- Run tenders (RFP/RFQ) and align acquisitions with business goals
- Manage the supplier onboarding process across direct and support costs
- Build relationships with reliable suppliers and partners
- Maintain an updated and accurate supplier database to evaluate and track performance as well as for risk mitigation
- Compile annual supplier Health Check to ensure the sustainability of suppliers
- Lead complex commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing and delivery terms
- Legally protect the company and ensure adequate Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Manage, train, and set performance metrics (KPIs) for purchasing staff and buyers
- Partner with finance, legal, operations and support teams to forecast future needs and align workflows
- Ensure adherence to SPM policies, conflict of interest policies and confidentiality of supplier information in procurement process
- Ensure that supplier relations are managed by means of a contract where Standard Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order are insufficient to cover the deliverable
- Ensure Preferential Procurement with respect to all Nexio’s suppliers by ensuring compliance with the DTI’s BBBEE Codes of Good Practice
- Conduct ad hoc governance and strategic procurement projects as directed by management
- Monitor and drive optimal procurement of employee travel and ensure that reservations are distributed timely
- Monitor and optimize travel costs and corporate connectivity costs and implement controls for fair usage
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