Job Description

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
You will provide overall support to the category team whilst growing your procurement experience and technical skills for a future career in sourcing. You will support the team in administering RFX processes and system contracts, administering supply queries from sites and maintaining key category data (approved vendor listing, contracts, BEE data etc). You gain a detailed understanding of the characteristics of your respective commodity and understanding Tiger Brands' business needs to be able to identify new procurement value opportunities in line with the Commodity Strategy
Responsibilities:
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Key Attributes and Competencies
Conduct selected Tiger Brands RFQ's on Zycus under guidance from Category Manager.
Engage in Supplier discussions for contracts and NDAs with the support of the Commodity Manager
Engage in budget setting with the support of the Commodity Manager
Exposure to other functions / categories within Procurement e.g. Finance, Directs, Indirect
Loading quarterly pricing in the system (quarterly pricing) ensure that site is aware, and systems reflect correct
agreed prices.
Ensure Data accuracy on Oracle.
Deal with pricing queries and resolve PPV's.
Resolve accounts payable queries.
Spend data analysis
Work within Procurement policies and procedures
Provide ad-hoc reporting and administrative tasks for Sourcing Manager
BBBEE (and EPR where applicable) certificate and reporting maintenance
MSA, CI and NDA tracking and collating specifications
Supplier Audit co-ordination with Quality
Complete commodity ZBM's (manual and Oracle) and update system contracts / quotations
Maintain key category data within Procurement databases (specifications, MOQ's, lead times, cover positions, etc.)
and category register key data on savings and contracts
Own the vendor listing for the commodity by maintaining the vendor portal key data: MRP supplier data, AVL
(supplier classification, BEE status, contract status, supplier certifications and material pricing data
Maintain and resolve system pricing queries from sites including pricing of new items
Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
KEY PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Core knowledge - Operational procurement, Procurement systems, Cost management & ZBB
Key foundational competencies - Academic - Analytical skill, Problem solving, Applied science and technology
Leadership - Owning it, driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead
Personal Effectiveness - Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning,
Experience
1+ years' experience procurement
About Us:
Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.
Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.