Buyer: Indirects

Pernod Ricard
Johannesburg
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Relationship building","Communication","Risk management","Project & change management","Customer service"]

Support procurement of third-party products and services within the Indirects category across Africa Middle East. You will analyze spend and requirements, execute category sourcing strategies, manage supplier selection and RFQs, and handle supplier and internal escalations. Maintain supplier/contract and ERP-enabled data, operationalize contractual terms, track benefits and savings, and support sourcing calendars and monthly reporting on variances, PO activity, and trackers.

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Buyer: Indirects

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Job Summary

Support procurement of third-party products and services within the Indirects category across Africa Middle East. You will analyze spend and requirements, execute category sourcing strategies, manage supplier selection and RFQs, and handle supplier and internal escalations. Maintain supplier/contract and ERP-enabled data, operationalize contractual terms, track benefits and savings, and support sourcing calendars and monthly reporting on variances, PO activity, and trackers.
Location: Johannesburg
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute procurement within the Indirects category, supporting local/regional sourcing directives.
  • •Collate category analytics and analyze spend and user-specific requirements to support sourcing strategies.
  • •Manage supplier identification, RFQs, selection, relationship management, and second-level escalations to resolve performance issues.
  • •Ensure suppliers and contracts are correctly enabled through ERP and maintain contract and approved supplier databases.
  • •Update monthly category reporting (savings and payment summaries), track variances vs budgets, and maintain purchase order reporting and negotiation trackers.

Key Requirements

  • •3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar).
  • •At least 2 years’ experience in a procurement environment managing suppliers.
  • •Procurement and tender experience is essential.
  • •Proven track record of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
  • •Experience in the FMCG industry is an advantage.
Experience:2+ yearsFMCGProcurementTendering
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Relationship buildingCommunicationRisk managementProject & change managementCustomer service
Tech Stack:ERP

Company Brief

Pernod Ricard
Global producer and distributor of premium wines and spirits, with a portfolio of internationally recognized alcoholic beverage brands. Operates across markets worldwide through manufacturing, marketing, and large-scale distribution.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1975
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