Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Recycled Fibre

Johannesburg, Gauteng | Permanent

Shape the Future of Sustainable Procurement

Boardroom Appointments is recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Recycled Fibre.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring long-term security of supply, driving cost optimisation, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting sustainability objectives through innovative sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

As the Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will:

• Develop and implement long-term strategic sourcing plans for recycled fibre.

• Analyse local and international commodity markets, pricing trends, export activity, exchange rates, freight costs, and market intelligence to support procurement decisions.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, recyclers, logistics providers, municipalities, and industry stakeholders.

• Lead commercial negotiations and manage strategic supplier agreements.

• Identify opportunities to optimise procurement costs while ensuring continuity of supply.

• Develop contingency plans and supplier diversification strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.

• Support sustainability initiatives and contribute to circular economy objectives.

• Prepare executive-level market intelligence reports and procurement recommendations.

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Planning, and Sustainability teams to achieve business objectives.

• Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• 7–10 years' experience in strategic procurement or sourcing.

• Proven experience sourcing recycled fibre, recycled paper, or similar raw materials.

• Strong understanding of South African and international commodity markets.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value commercial contracts.

• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills.

• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships.

• Understanding of logistics optimisation, exchange rate impacts, and procurement risk management.

• Knowledge of recycling legislation and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles will be advantageous.

• Key Competencies

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strategic sourcing expertise

• Commercial negotiation skills

• Commodity market analysis

• Supplier relationship management

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Financial and cost modelling

• Advanced analytical thinking

• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

• Executive presentation and reporting skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools

• Why Apply?

• This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, contribute to sustainability initiatives, and play a pivotal role in ensuring long-term supply chain resilience within a leading manufacturing environment.

• If you are a commercially driven procurement professional who enjoys working in a strategic, market-facing role and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd like to hear from you.

• Apply Today

• Submit your updated CV to Boardroom Appointments.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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