Procurement Specialist (MRO & Site Services)

National Brands Limited (NBL) , a leading subsidiary of AVI Limited , is one of South Africas top FMCG companies with iconic brands like Willards , Bakers , Five Roses , and House of Coffees . For over 173 years, NBL has been a key player in the South African food sector, expanding its reach across Southern Africa and delivering high-quality products that impact daily lives. At NBL, we embrace a culture of high standards, teamwork, and accountability. Our employees are driven by excellence and innovation, always prioritising customer satisfaction. We celebrate our South African roots and foster a workplace where collaboration thrive. Why Choose NBL? Make an Impact: Influence daily lives through South Africas most iconic brands. Innovative Growth: Help drive continuous improvement in product development and marketing. Career Opportunities: Access diverse roles across world-class facilities in Isando, Rosslyn, Westmead, and Durban. Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment with AVIs backing. Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! Were seeking a Procurement Specialist (Non-Production Spend) to drive success at NBL Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg . This job requires ownership of procurement processes in non-production spend. It requires the implementation of procurement best practice and the associated improvements in efficiency of factory processes. Spend tracking, supplier benchmarking, services and spares standardization, supplier management and continuous improvement are key outputs. It includes the tracking of delivered benefits and cost savings / avoidance. It also entails working closely with factory stakeholders ensuring that suppliers and performance management are embedded and executed appropriately. Reporting Structure: Reports to: National Logistics Manager Key Areas of Impact: Optimization of non-production spend procurement (Site Services and MRO) Own non-production spend procurement projects by conducting analysis and presenting actionable insights in terms of cost savings and /or operational efficiencies Identify and tract cost savings/ cost avoidance initiatives Vendor engagement and negotiations of SLA agreements for key suppliers Vendor management of key suppliers in both repairs, and maintenance and servicers as required Conduct regular in-house audits to ensure sound procurement practices are followed and to measure compliance Apply technical insights to existing and future SLA and MRO agreements to support cost saving initiatives Process Ownership Own, manage and improve procurement processes across the National Brands supply chain Take full accountability for this process, develop a future based strategy for this process, present and obtain approval from senior management Take daily tactical decisions independently in line with the agreed procurement strategy Take corrective action as required and communicate the impact to the agreed strategy if relevant Manage all stakeholder expectation, engagements and alignment pertaining to this process across all levels of NBL Resolve queries related to this process Standardization & improvement of procurement processes Investigate current practices, identify pockets of excellence, develop new best practice standards and implement across all NBL sites Process change management and implementation roadblock clearance Process mapping and course corrections if required Presentation development and stake holder communication Tracking of improvements and buying to ensure implementation at all sites Project coordination Coordinate many complex, multi-stakeholder projects simultaneously Ensure that all projects are executed and implemented according to the best operating practices, while ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are trained accordingly, and understand the benefits and impact Manage all interconnected projects and understand how changes impact each project and the larger plan Take action to limit negative results and share positive outcomes Supply chain data analysis and reporting Run, create, communicate and monitor reports on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis Ad hoc analysis and queries to support procurement decisions and process improvements Support the quality of reports from more junior team members Conduct data analysis and identify insights to support optimal decision making Business case determination, motivation, execution, tracking and correcting What It Takes to Succeed: Experience that set you up for success: A minimum 5 years experience as a Procurement Specialist handling non-production spend items (MRO & Services) Technical understanding of site services and MRO Prior buying experience will be advantageous Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success: A minimum of a bachelors degree in related field with specific focus on Engineering /Procurement/Supply Chain/Project Management A dual-major qualification combining technical and commercial discipline would be an added advantage Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success: Position will require national and limited international travel Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) SAP will be advantageous Spend System Management and Reporting Project management skills Compliance, governance and ethics adherence Business acumen to drive business performance Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)? Join NBL to play a key role in shaping the future of iconic brands and contribute to an environment that values your skills, passion, and drive for excellence. Apply now to make a lasting impact!