Supplier Manager needed in Johannesburg

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. To start a career that is out of the ordinary, please apply... Job Details Location: Middle East & Africa Role Overview: We ensure alignment with the MEA Ops vision by managing Supplier Management and Compliance. As a master communicator, you will clearly convey goals, feedback, reports, and expectations. We engage positively with internal and external partners, operating with the highest level of ethics and integrity. You should have a strong understanding of finance, analytics, and business principles, as well as knowledge of Operations Supplier Data Collection standards, procurement principles, and compliance legislation. Purpose: We support and facilitate the procurement of Operations Data Collection Field Work Suppliers. This includes vetting, onboarding, monitoring, auditing, and leading Supplier performance. We handle Supplier relationships, maintain commercial targets, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier evaluation, registration, accreditation, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Finalize Supplier contracts and monitor performance to ensure compliance with company standards and regional regulations.
• Facilitate training and development programs for Suppliers.
• Compile reports on cost efficiencies, SLA compliance, and quality standards.
• Provide business support across teams and drive continuous improvement in Supplier performance.

Proficiency in Supplier Management processes and compliance regulations, paired with the capability to effectively engage with executive-level management, are highly sought after. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills are important. Proficiency in auditing, monitoring, and reporting on Supplier performance, as well as validated organizational and project management skills, are required. Strong commercial and financial foresight is a must. Required Experience

• A minimum of 3 years in Market Research Operations and 5 years in Supplier Management or Compliance is required.
• Experience in Middle East and Africa markets is a plus.
• Proven experience in Supplier evaluation, auditing, and accreditation processes is essential

Essential Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in commerce or business administration is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to work with a remote team and adjust schedule as needed are crucial.
• High level of attention to detail and conflict resolution skills are also required.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 20252 compliance regulations and the ability to understand legal and commercial business aspects are desired.

What We Offer

• Life Leave Benefit: Employees can take time off for significant life events.
• Mental Health Day Off: A dedicated day off for mental health.
• Tools for Learning and Continuous Development: Access to platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Workday Learning.
• Parental Leave Benefit: Support for new parents..
• Volunteering Hours: 16 hours allocated for volunteering activities.
• Mental Healthcare: Free consultations with a mentor or psychologist for employees and their family members

Location Johannesburg, BryanstonSouth Africa Kantar Rewards Statement At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career thats out of the ordinary and join us. We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. Kantar is the worlds leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantars 30, 000 people help the worlds leading organisations succeed and grow.