Job Title: Procurement Specialist (Work at Home) Job Description Job Description **Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities:** + **Strategic Sourcing:** Conduct industry benchmarking and identify and pursue supplier performance optimisation and cost reduction opportunities across corporate-wide commodity categories. + **RFx Management:** Develop and manage the RFx process for procurement projects, including supplier evaluation, contract term development, pricing, licensing, functionality assessments, and product/service acquisition. + **Procurement Analysis:** Conduct detailed financial, functional, and opportunity assessments to support decision-making. + **Process Expertise:** Apply deep knowledge of procurement best practices across the Procure-to-Pay process, including order management, vendor management, supplier contracting. + **Supplier Development & Management:** Identify and implement supplier process improvement initiatives, while managing key supplier relationships to enhance value delivery and minimise product and service costs aligned with business objectives. + **Business Collaboration:** Collaborate across departments to promote procurement best practices and methodologies throughout the organisation. **Candidate Profile** **Experience:** 4-7 years’ experience in procurement within IT (hard- and software) procurement is a must. **Skills:** + Advanced negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail. + Ability to interpret and negotiate basic to complex terms and conditions. + Demonstrated expertise in organising and prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment. + Advanced Microsoft Office applications. + Proven ability to present information effectively to internal and external stakeholders. **Attributes:** + Self-starter with a sense of urgency; thrives under pressure in both team and individual settings. + Demonstrates business acumen and comprehensive understanding of organisational operations. + Strong customer service orientation and professionalism. + Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and focus on continuous improvement. + Flexible and adaptable, with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines. + Proficiency in English is a minimum requirement; multi-lingual preferred. + Must be able to travel to the office in either Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg on a regular basis (once per month or whenever required). Location: ZAF Work-at-Home Language Requirements: Time Type: **If you are a California resident, by submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read and have access to the Job Applicant Privacy Notice for California Residents (https://www.concentrix.com/resource/job-applicant-privacy-notice-for-california-residents/)**