Procurement Business Partnering Specialist

Procurement Business Partner Specialist required by our corporate chemical manufacturing Client based in Sasolburg. We require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years', corporate procurement experience. This will be for an initial 3-month contract period with a possible view for extension.

The Procurement Business Partnering Specialist partners with allocated business units to understand procurement requirements, execute sourcing strategies, support supplier performance, and deliver commercial value. The role acts as the primary procurement contact for stakeholders and ensures procurement activities are aligned to business objectives, governance requirements, and procurement best practices.


Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Build and maintain effective relationships with assigned stakeholders.
• Understand business requirements and procurement needs.
• Provide procurement guidance and support to business units.
• Facilitate alignment between business priorities and procurement processes.

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Execute sourcing events and procurement projects.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs and tender documentation.
• Support supplier evaluation and selection processes.

Benefits Realisation

• Identify opportunities for savings and value creation.
• Support implementation of cost reduction initiatives.
• Track procurement benefits and provide reporting.
• Support demand management activities.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Escalate supplier risks and performance concerns.
• Support supplier development initiatives.

Contract and Compliance Management

• Support contract implementation and management activities.
• Ensure procurement transactions comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintain procurement documentation and audit readiness.
• Support BBBEE and governance reporting requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Promote procurement best practices.
• Support implementation of procurement initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to category and sourcing strategy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering or related field.
• CIPS qualification advantageous.

Experience

• 5-7 years procurement experience.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier management, category management or business partnering.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within a corporate procurement environment.