Procurement Specialist (Non-Production Spend - MRO & Services)

National Brands Limited (NBL), a leading subsidiary of AVI Limited, is one of South Africa’s 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 Africa’s 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 AVI’s backing.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a Procurement Specialist (Non-Production Spend) to drive success at NBL Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role is designed to facilitate the implementation of procurement best practice and the associated improvements in efficiency of factory processes, through standardization, supplier management and continuous improvement. It includes the tracking of delivered benefits and 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:

Non-production spend procurement

• Own non-production spend procurement projects by conducting analysis and presenting actionable insights in terms of cost savings and /or operational efficiencies
• 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

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)
• Prior buying experience will be advantageous
• FMCG industry experience is essential

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field with specific focus on Procurement/Supply Chain/Project Management
• Honours degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Project Management 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!