Jabu is recruiting a Sourcing Specialist (m/f), to be based in Rundu, Namibia.
Duties
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers
- Track inventory and restock goods when needed
- Expanding the portfolio of suppliers and vendors
- Negotiating with suppliers, distributors and vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Submitting purchase orders for approval and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
- Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Preparing procurement reports
- Stay up to date on industry trends and new products
- Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
- Properly documenting and archiving of data owing to defined requirements CIP - continuous improvement process within assigned responsibilities
- Providing support and information to other departments regarding stock levels and purchases
- Various additional tasks relevant to the position
- Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company
- Obtaining quotes from different suppliers
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers
- Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation
- Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns
- Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes
- Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing
Requisites
- Strong negotiation skills
- Sound time-management and organizational skills
- 3 Years of Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, supply chain or related field
- Proven experience in sourcing processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel, and outlook
- A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted