Procurement Analyst (Engineering, Capex & IT)

### **Job Description** RCL FOODS is on the lookout for a **Sourcing Analyst** to join our **Group Services Division**. The role will be based in **Westville** and report to the **Sourcing Manager.** RCL FOODS is looking for a confident individual who has strong negotiation skills. RCL FOODS entrusts the **Sourcing Analyst** to support the **Sourcing Manager** in analyzing spend across the Group. Complete Category strategy and work with cross\-functional teams. Evaluate proposals and complete decision matrix as per Category strategy. Complete Group contracts within the specific category, ensuring that Business needs are met and the best value proposal is implemented by the Group; and facilitate increased contract coverage and spending across the Group within the category through constant engagement with business line managers and the buyers and analysis of spend behaviors. ### **Duties \& Responsibilities** **Strategic Support** Within the assigned category of spend, have responsibility for understanding the category strategy and plans, working with the Sourcing Manager to deliver category analysis, sourcing exercises, and general reviews of spend. Develop short, and medium\-term strategies (1\-3 years) for the various sub\-categories ensuring delivery at the most competitive cost. Partner with the Business, senior stakeholders, and consumers of services to determine requirements and apply professional sourcing and category management methodologies such as vendor rationalization, utilizing technology, and flexible solutions to enhance user experience and minimize the financial impact. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure Group strategies and policies are applied locally, assess opportunities, and drive performance improvements. Proactively drive regular engagement with the Business regarding its immediate and longer\-term category procurement requirements and the extent to which these are being met. **Operational Management** Identify demand for services, products, and/or parts. Determine preliminary specifications, existing and potential suppliers, the timing of the product and service requirements, and measures that determine success vs. failure for the internal business client. Coordinate appropriate methods needed to distribute products and/or services cost\-effectively. Ensure that the products and/or services are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet the quality standards of the Business. Actively monitor the suppliers being used within P2P ensuring orders are placed with preferred suppliers and under negotiated contracts. Where common items are purchased across the Group or a supplier is used frequently, negotiate a supply agreement to obtain the best price and value for the Group. Source new items and suppliers based on the specifications provided by the Business by researching the supplier marketplace, and obtaining samples for testing by requesting Functions. Analyze information within the P2P system to...