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CHEP Procurement Specialist Goods and Services (AMET)- SSA
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loacation Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, South Africa
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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.   What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our  Hybrid Work Model . Job Description Key Responsibilities May Include: Develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global procurement priorities, leveraging market analysis to optimize supplier selection and performance. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories to meet annual savings targets and drive value for the business. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs and ensure early involvement in the sourcing process. Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and address gaps to improve quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Ensure procurement activities adhere to governance, ethical sourcing practices, and sustainability objectives while supporting audit and compliance requirements. Provide regular reporting and analytics on procurement performance, including spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics. Collaborate with global category managers and cross-functional teams to leverage scale, align strategies, and drive procurement initiatives effectively. Position Purpose The role is responsible for the effective delivery of Procurement activity as defined by the major accountabilities. Procurement is committed to deliver a significant contribution towards Brambles strategic priorities, enabling the markets to win through Procurement using breakthrough category strategies, sourcing execution and effective management of the supply base, to support operating margin improvement and competitive advantage. Brambles' procurement strategy seeks to ensure the company's access to the necessary products and materials at competitive prices .  This role supports this strategy through the development and execution of sourcing strategies for all Goods and Services category spend, under the categories of plant & machinery, subcos, transport, MHE and real estate. This role will support sourcing programs in the above categories across the AMET region with stakeholders and will apply best practice category management techniques to support the maximisation of value, utilising a total cost approach and creating more sustainable ways of procurement (continuous improvement) The role will also be responsible for supporting the senior procurement manager in recommending and implementing activities associated with risk management and sustainability as defined by regional and global strategies.   Tactical to strategic procurement mindset and defining how risk can be mitigated. What's Expected of You? Delivery of annual projects and targets in line with agreed strategies Monitoring and reporting on savings vs CAPEX plans. Effective delivery of project plans for all savings initiatives Where agreed, manage chosen key strategic categories as named above. Contribute to business priorities using recognised procurement category management methodologies and models. Build effective relationships with all relevant Business Stakeholders to ensure Procurement is leveraged early in the process for required goods & services. Ensure Contract Management is undertaken in line with the global procurement policy, mitigating commercial risk in the AMET Region. Ensure compliance with the Global Procurement Policy, leveraging the Global team’s knowledge and resource. Ensure Supplier Performance & Relationship Management processes are undertaken as required for categories (as named above) to improve the performance of key suppliers and to ensure business plans are created with strategic suppliers. Support continued implementation of Preferred Supplier Program across AMET Support the adoption of global procurement systems and processes Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (NQF7) CIPS Desirable Qualification Procurement management in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Stakeholder satisfaction Supplier management and improvement programs Implementation and change management of national contracts and programs Management and use of Procurement systems    Skills and Knowledge Professional procurement expertise based on depth of experience and commercial acumen Commercial negotiation Experience with legal contracting Project management and change management experience Ability to challenge, influence and work with cross functional teams #LI-CH1 Remote Type Hybrid Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Category Strategy, Contract Management, Cost Management, Empathy, Experimentation, Market Analysis, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.

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