About the position
Calling All Sourcing Rockstars: Join Us as a Sourcing Optimisation Senior Associate!
Hey, Digital Dynamos and Procurement Prodigies! Ready to wield Coupa’s game-changing CSO platform like a magic wand and transform global sourcing into a masterpiece? Our Digital Procurement team is hunting for a Sourcing Optimisation Senior Associate to join our global Centre of Excellence (CoE) and shake up the procurement world. If you’re pumped to engineer epic sourcing events, harness AI and analytics, and create jaw-dropping value for clients across the globe, this is your stage to shine!
Location Vibes:
Anywhere in vibrant South Africa – work from a bustling city hub or a chilled coastal nook. Your call, your vibe!
Why This Gig is Pure Fire:
- Sourcing Event Maestro: Lead end-to-end sourcing events with swagger, using CSO to craft complex tenders, e-Auctions, and award scenarios that maximize value. Think game theory, big savings, and client wins that make you the MVP.
- Client Connection Guru: Be the Event Engineer clients rave about. Run workshops, drop optimization knowledge bombs, and build relationships that make PwC the go-to for digital sourcing. Mentor junior rockstars and keep projects on point with ninja-level risk and timeline management.
- Digital Trailblazer: Stay ahead of the curve on Coupa’s latest innovations – AI, analytics, and integrations with CLM, Spend Analysis, and more. Help clients map out their digital sourcing future and keep the improvement train rolling.
- CoE Game-Changer: Dive into a role with global exposure, collaborating with diverse teams and shaping the future of procurement. Embrace ambiguity, think outside the box, and turn “what’s possible” into reality.
What Makes You Our Sourcing Superstar?
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in international procurement organisations.
- Knowledgeable about sourcing/procurement processes with a strong understanding of
- sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation and negotiation
- Proven experience using Coupa Sourcing Optimisation or other advanced sourcing optimisation platforms (e.g. Trade Extensions, Keelvar, Jaggaer ASO)
- Experienced in designing/managing large or complex global sourcing projects.
Ready to be a catalyst for smarter, sassier sourcing? Join our Digital Procurement squad and let’s redefine what’s possible. Apply now and let’s make procurement magic happen!
Desired Skills:
- Coupa Sourcing Optimisation
- designing/managing large or sourcing projects
- Procurement
Desired Qualification Level:
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