Procurement Specialist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Procurement Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Pepkor South East Asia (PSEA) is a multi-brand retail business operating in Australia & New Zealand with a mandate to expand within the region. We are part of the global group and in our region we are proud to have Best & Less, Harris Scarfe and Postie under the PSEA portfolio.

We are an integrated retailer that is part of a wider group that manufactures, sources and retails furniture and household goods and clothing in Asia Pacific.

The Position

We're on the hunt for a Procurement Specialist to be based in Melbourne, reporting directly to the General Manager - Procurement. The main purpose of the role is the tactical execution of a number of procurement functions including tender & contract development and project implementation across all Steinhoff ANZ brands.

To be successful, you will be focused on achieving goals, a champion at change initiatives and have the ability to build rapport quickly with stakeholders.

You'll also have:

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role ideally with experience in retail or FMCG
• the ability to work across multiple stakeholder groups across diverse geographical boundaries
• a hunger for learning & a thirst for knowledge
• good commercial acumen
• strong stakeholder engagement experience
• proven proactive problem management skills
• an engaging communication style, including written communication via Word & PowerPoint
• the ability to work under pressure 
• the ability to manage your own workload & changing priorities, and to recognise when help is required
• a passionate, enthusiastic, "can do", customer service-driven attitude!
• relevant qualifications in Business, Accounting or Engineering
• CIPSA (or other equivalent) procurement accreditation would be advantageous
• Some interstate travel may be required in the course of the role

  In this role you will be responsible for:

• tender development including defining project complexities, risk assessments, requirements documents, evaluation models & supplier pre-release communications
• bid evaluation including reviewing results with stakeholders
• category benchmarking & category management plans
• contract drafting, development & finalisation
• managing project approvals including recommendation summaries & approvals; and
• project implementation & new supplier on-boarding

  This is a great opportunity that will make a real difference to our retail brands & the broader group and allow you to take the next step in your career.
  In return we offer a great culture, career progression & development opportunities, and recognition programs to inspire you along the way.
  
  This position is available for an immediate start, so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now.
  
  We thank you for your application however will only be contacting our shortlisted candidates.
  No recruitment agencies will be used for this role.