Procurement Specialist (Work at Home)
Concentrix
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).
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