JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities: Sourcing and Contracting - Provide support to business in executing sourcing events
- Execute sourcing events in line with the TFG Procurement Policy
- Coordinate contract approval & utilise contract management processes
- Provide regular progress reports detailing the sourcing event details (i.e., savings, compliance etc.)
Governance / Financial - Ensure governance framework is adhered to
- Ensure cost savings are approved and auditable
Contract Lifecycle Management - Contract administration e.g., capturing metadata for new contracts and uploading supporting documentation
- Ensure contracts, procurement bids, modifications, and all relevant documentation are kept in the digital repository
- Support the contract renewal cycle
Procure-to-Pay - Provide second-line support for Requisition / Purchase Order / Goods Receipt / Invoice / Credit Note processes
Stakeholder Management - Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Analyse queries / complaints to understand sourcing problems, gather appropriate information, establish root cause, and propose solution options
Opportunity Identification - Analyse relevant data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities
- Conduct industry and supply market analysis
- Conduct spend analysis to inform current spend profile
Continuous Improvement - Actively identify, investigate, and propose innovative approaches for improvement
- Identify and mitigate / manage risks in sourcing events
- Ensure sourcing processes and practices align with Procurement Policy and all governance requirements
People - Contribute towards the achievement of team, category, departmental and organisational objectives
- Take responsibility for personal learning and growth objectives
Qualifications and Experience: - Matric & Business-related qualification
- CIPS Qualification would be advantageous
- 2 years + experience in a similar role
Skills: - Excellent negotiation skills
- Critical thinking
- Persuading and influencing skills
- Multi-level relationship management
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and attention to detail
- Ability to deal with stress
Behaviours: - Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
- Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
- Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. ABOUT US Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that
Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
ABOUT THE TEAM The procurement team source non-merchandise goods for TFG all under one umbrella, ensuring group efficiency and best standards in quality and supplier negotiation. The team is responsible for the procurement of multiple categories within TFG.
- Textiles, Clothing, Leather & Fashion
- Wholesale & Retail Trade
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