Procurement Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term)

About the role

JDE Peet's, now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, is looking for a proactive, commercially minded Procurement Specialist to join its Procurement team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the role supports sourcing, supplier management and procurement across direct and indirect spend categories, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and support strategic procurement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing and supplier management: lead and support sourcing and tender activities (RFx), manage supplier relationships and performance, and support contract negotiations and supplier agreements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and value creation.
• Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales, providing procurement expertise and commercial support to business projects.
• Support purchasing and sourcing across assigned categories, monitor supplier performance, risks and compliance, and contribute to procurement reporting, savings tracking and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records.

Required profile

• 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, and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Experience in FMCG, food and beverage, manufacturing or a similar industry is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Exposure to SAP or other ERP systems is advantageous.

Applications are made through the company's online application process, which includes an online assessment and interviews, and may include a pre-employment check.