JOBS

Location: Paarl Head office

Purpose: The appointed individual will be responsible for sourcing and procuring high-quality point-of-sale (POS) marketing materials for the Brands, Sales and Customer Marketing teams to support brand activation initiatives. This includes managing all printed POS materials across the KWV, Bacardi and Sazerac brand portfolios, ensuring products and services meet the required quality, budget and business standards.

The role requires managing projects from initial brief through to final delivery, obtaining competitive quotations in line with procurement procedures, maintaining supplier relationships, identifying innovative solutions, and driving continuous improvement within the procurement process. A strong focus on cost optimisation, supplier performance and service excellence is essential.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, diploma or certificate in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management. 
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in FMCG print buying or procurement. 
• Sound understanding of marketing, brand management and the brand planning process. 
• Financial knowledge relating to budgets, procurement and creditors. 
• Strong supply chain and procurement acumen. 
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills. 
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English. 
• Strong planning, organising and project management skills. 
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 
• Ability to distinguish colour accurately (not colour blind). 

Stakeholder & Supplier Management:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Brand, Sales and Customer Marketing teams. 
• Develop and manage effective relationships with approved suppliers and service providers. 
• Facilitate innovation sessions by showcasing relevant local and international POS trends and developments. 
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Ensure suppliers comply with KWV procurement standards, quality requirements and BBBEE objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Manage Brand and Sales briefs to ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets. 
• Source quality printed POS materials in a cost-effective manner while delivering value to the business. 
• Conduct benchmarking exercises on printed POS materials to ensure competitive pricing and market competitiveness. 
• Monitor procurement expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. 

Process Improvement & Project Coordination:

• Develop and maintain Ways of Working documentation for Brand Managers. 
• Maintain and update the Brand Catalogue. 
• Manage procurement projects from initial brief through quotation, ordering, production and final delivery. 
• Ensure RFQs are issued timeously to approved suppliers. 
• Obtain and submit quotations to Brand teams within agreed turnaround times. 
• Expedite orders and proactively communicate delays or quality concerns. 
• Raise and resolve procurement issues during weekly project status meetings. 
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and service delivery. 

Supplier & Stakeholder Management:

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. 
• Investigate and share supplier innovations and new product developments with Brand and Sales teams. 
• Continuously monitor preferred supplier performance and service levels. 
• Ensure supplier relationships support the strategic objectives of the business. 
• Vet new suppliers and ensure compliance with procurement policies and BBBEE requirements. 

Execution Excellence:

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function. 
• Ensure procurement activities comply with formal procurement procedures and governance requirements. 
• Maintain an effective and efficient procurement platform aligned to business objectives. 
• Monitor project progress from concept to delivery, ensuring quality, timelines and customer expectations are achieved. 
• Support innovation and continuous improvement within the POS procurement portfolio. 

Team & Culture:

• Demonstrate and promote KWV’s values in all interactions. 
• Support the implementation of quarterly Operations strategy. 
• Contribute to personal development and succession planning initiatives. 
• Foster effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving across commercial and operational teams. 
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation and service excellence. 

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from underrepresented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.

For external applicants please send updated to: recruitment@kwv.co.za 

Closing date: 19 October 2026

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