Supply Svcs Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#170783 - Midrand Gauteng South Africa
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.
SCOPE
This individual is responsible for sourcing and negotiating a portfolio of goods and services to meet the requirements of the Hub business stakeholders buying equipment services spare parts etc while optimizing cost and processes. The individual will also undertake proactive spend analysis and research to identify potential future tactical buying and strategic sourcing opportunities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performing buying activities (RFP Analysis etc.)
Actively communicating with the business stakeholders to ensure that their purchase requirements are met
Utilizing Ariba eSourcing application to execute bidding events (RFP RFI RFQ or reverse auction)
Maintaining an awareness of changing market conditions
Performing periodic spend analysis to identify opportunities for local and Division projects
Managing spend assigned spend categories and supporting global projects
Conducting periodic key stakeholder meetings with business partners to review local spend category strategy and activities
Leverage supply base opportunities across managed portfolio
Managing resolving and communicating on local quality and service issues.
Prioritizing requests and activities so as to deliver in a timely manner
Perform all necessary procurement operations activities - order processing vendor creation and technical issue resolution
Special projects (as appropriate)
Achieve Business Simplification
LEVEL OF EDUCATION REQUIRED
A minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Sourcing Business Finance or comparable discipline is required.
An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification is desirable.
LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
This individual should have a proven track record of performance with either three or more years of work experience preferably in Procurement.
The right candidate has:
Basic understanding of procurement spend category management and project management methodologies e-procurement processes and negotiation.
High degree of problem solving skills and the ability to drive change with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. SAP experience is desired.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities but rather an outline of the scope of the role. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization. The job description will be reviewed and updated as the needs of the business evolve.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
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