About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities across a range of direct and indirect spend categories. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, deliver value to the business and support strategic procurement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead and support sourcing and tender activities (RFx).
- Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality, service and cost objectives are achieved.
- Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and value creation.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with key stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales.
- Provide procurement expertise and commercial support to business projects.
- Ensure procurement activities align with business priorities and procurement policies.
Procurement Operations & Governance
- Support purchasing and sourcing activities across assigned categories.
- Monitor supplier performance, risks and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to procurement reporting, savings tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records.
About You
You enjoy building strong relationships, negotiating win-win outcomes and working in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing or category management.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
- Experience within FMCG, food & beverage, manufacturing or a similar industry will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems is advantageous.
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JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.