Head: Supply Chain Management

SUMMARY:
To ensure that the organisation provides its clients with strategic and operational supply chain services that satisfies their business needs in accordance with policies and organisational objectives.

POSITION INFO:

DEVELOP AND MANAGE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY:

Develop and drive the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Strategy.
Provide specialist advice, and guidance on all matters in the supply value chain
Develop and maintain Procedures and policies.
Monitor the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Strategy to ensure optimal adherence and compliance.
Provide strategic direction to Senior Management Team in the implementation of divisional strategy and goals.
Develop and review Supply Chain Management Operating Model in line with broader organisational business objectives.
Provide feedback and monitor successful cascading of strategy, Exco and Board of Directives within the business units.
Review and Report on the achievement of business unit’s objectives.
Manage the Department’s strategic business cycle.
Manage and ensure compliance and implementation of various strategic plans to guide the Corporate plan
Monitor the attainability and sustainability of Divisional performance standards as per objectives.
Build and maintain strong, sustainable, respected, and trusted relationships with Business Unit management and all other related stakeholders.
Ensure a customer focused ethos is paramount in all service rendered by the Department in the empowerment of its Clients

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Monitor the management of suppliers for efficiency to sustain value for the duration of their contracts
Negotiates contracts, pricing discounts, and agreements with vendors with an emphasis on maximizing value for organisational funds.
Analyses complex requests for proposals and prepares recommendations that are legal, ethical and demonstrates value for the organisation.
Manages complex bid processes including vendors to be solicited, requests for proposals, evaluation of returned proposals, selection of vendors, and award of contracts.
Develop processes and systems for effective and efficient management of supply chain services across the organisation.
Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities
Manage broader transformation of the supply value chain.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

Oversee divisional operational expenditure against approved budget and
introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with the organisational budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
Provides guidance on financial efficiencies such as cost/price, cost/volume profit concepts
Ensure all goods and services purchased comply with the company''s policies and frameworks

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE:

Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational
Risk Framework
Monitor execution of annual internal and external audits and ensuring findings address gaps and ensure execution of mitigation strategies.
Drive constant innovation in the engagement of the Department with technology and its transition in a world of rapid change and advancement where it is expected to be a value adding business partner.
Support Group Finance in all transversal initiatives, projects or operational deliverables, reporting requirements,
Evaluate all business plans in the context of compliance to the company''s guidelines and policies.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT:

Monitor the effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational strategy
Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
Evaluate Resource- and Workforce plans to ensure that departments are well equipped to meet customer and business needs
Ensure that there is a culture of learning and development in the Division to have skilled workforce.
Communicate with all members of staff and instil culture of communication within the division.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant Business qualification / Post Graduate recommended

10 years procurement experience of which 5 years should be on General
Manager Level.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Business planning and acumen
PFMA and relevant National Treasury regulations
Strategic management
Management information systems
Project management
Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations BBBEE and PPPFA
Principles and practice of effective supply chain management and financial
awareness
All aspects in the supply value chain

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