Our client is looking for a high caliber Sourcing Specialist in Cape Town.
Products: electronic components, gauges, sensors etc.
As a Sourcing Specialist , you will be responsible for:
- In partnership with Sourcing Leadership and Engineering , define the client supplier strategy , including management and optimization of supplier commodities.
- Leading negotiations, awarding business, and achieving cost reduction goals.
- Negotiating terms and conditions and transmit information to internal end-users and PO team at client.
- Be the escalation point for supply/material shortages .
- Supplier risk reduction through the development of new and secondary backup suppliers.
- Commercial sourcing management such as supplier data analysis, data cleanup, etc. This may also include occasional purchasing activities .
- Support compliance through education and enforcement of client sourcing & procurement policies.
- Contributing to projects as a team member or leading projects.
- Resolving supplier related problems including payments, terms, performance, etc .
If you believe your skills and experience align with this role, please hit the apply button!
Note: 1 year contract