Procurement Specialist - Engineering

Job Description

RCL FOODS is looking for a Sourcing Specialist with a background in Commercial, Engineering, and IT to join their Group Services Division. This role, based at the National Office in Westville, will support the Sourcing Manager in the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and evaluation of group contracts. The position is central to increasing contract coverage and managing spend across the group, and requires a proactive approach to managing supplier relationships and market trends.

Requirements

• Degree in commerce/finance, supply chain management or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience within a sourcing and commercial management environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers and cost analysis
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Confidence to interact and work in cross functional teams
• Valid Code EB drivers' license

Responsibilities

• Work with the Sourcing Manager to develop category strategy, sourcing exercises and general spend analysis.
• Partner with the Business and external service providers to determine business needs and apply professional sourcing and category management methodologies.
• Develop short, mid and long term strategies for the various sub-categories, ensuring delivery at the most competitive cost.
• Source new items and suppliers based on the specifications provided by the Business.
• Interact with the supplier market and obtain samples for testing.
• Produce reports and present information to relevant Functions to highlight potential sourcing or saving opportunities.
• Evaluate market conditions to develop sourcing strategies and influence cost controls.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Communicate with internal cross-functional teams on the current and future status of products and services.
• Evaluate and ensure potential suppliers can meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for products and/or services while balancing quality and schedule needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms & conditions and compile SLAs.
• Monitor Supplier performance against SLAs and maintain positive Supplier relationships.
• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop specialist knowledge on assigned categories and identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions.
• Work with the master data team to ensure SAP master data is accurate and up to date.
• Arrange for all new catalogues and suppliers to be loaded promptly on the SAP system.