Data Analytics and Support

• Develop and implement analytics and metrics to improve decision-making, measure value and enable a more strategic view of priority category portfolios
• Conduct research on economic trends and developments in relevant supply markets impacting on key categories
• Provision of strategic cost management analyses, including should cost analysis, total cost of ownership in priority areas, including engagement with BU procurement to develop cost-saving action plans
• Engagement with BU’s to facilitate improvement and reporting on procurement and risk

Sourcing Strategy Analytics and Implementation Support

• Provide analytics and support required by Group Risk Manager for planning and executing sourcing events
• Conduct supplier financial, capability and performance evaluations and comparisons
• Develop supplier and cost evaluation templates
• Overall responsibility for the rollout and functioning of the AVI eCatalogue

Supplier Performance Metrics and Dashboards

• Collate and present supplier performance information and reports for prioritised suppliers to Group Risk Manager to enable effective supplier relationship management and robust performance management

 Spend Analytics, Reports and System Management

• Update and maintain the AVI Group spend cube and ensure the integrity of the data contained within
• Provide spend analyses and reports as required by Group Risk Manager
• Liaise with ITSS on spend cube maintenance, improvement and fault-finding when required
• Provide information and support as required for the Preferential Procurement, Supplier Development and Enterprise Development elements of the BBBEE scorecard
• Manage ad-hoc Group reporting requirements and consolidation of BU information

Benefits Tracking Reports and System Management

• Manage and maintain the Benefits Tracking System (BTS)
• Ensure all procurement initiatives and benefits are correctly logged, completed, approved and maintained (Actual vs target achievements)
• Provide regular benefits status updates, as well as ad-hoc reports, as and when required
• Provide consolidated updates and reports for all initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in an Analyst capacity
• 3 years of business/commercial experience
• 3 years in procurement will be advantageous
• Previous working experience in Cost Management, Cost Modelling and Cost Drivers
• Previous work experience in a similar FMCG, Manufacturing and/or Packaging industry will be highly advantageous

 Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 3-year Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or similar
• An Honours Degree will be advantageous
• Recently qualified Chartered Accountant would be preferred / advantageous

 Additional Requirements:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Data analytics, interpretation and presentation
• Information systems and applications
• Cost analysis, including strategic cost management methodologies
• Working Knowledge in:
  • Project Management
  • Market Research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Procurement Processes

 Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Thinking Analytically
• Documenting Facts
• Interpreting Data
• Building Relationships
• Thinking Conceptually
• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail