Head of SCM

• Develop and implement organisational procurement policies and processes to ensure a consistent and standardised approach and to drive improvements and efficiencies in procurement activities.
• Design and execute an organisational procurement strategy, supported by tactical and innovative procurement programs, to deliver enhanced benefits and value to the customer/end user and to support service delivery aims.
• Lead the research and analysis of market trends and best practice to ensure sourcing and procurement strategies and approaches are current, risks are identified and governance frameworks are effective, and insight is gained through the analysis of costs, benefits and supply markets.
• Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement to encourage innovative practices and support delivery of business and policy directions.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders to provide strategic insights on business needs, resolve complex issues and deliver high performance cost, service and quality outcomes.

• Provide leadership, direction and effective management of the procurement team and cross-functional working groups to achieve a high-level of performance in procurement and deliver high quality advice and service to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimise negative impacts on organisational objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation.
• Establish performance standards and evaluation processes to assess and report on procurement activity in terms of progress, results, customer satisfaction, value and cost.

• Strategic Procurement Leadership
• Influence the strategic vision and direction of the procurement function and support its effective implementation across all areas of the AGSA;
• Incorporate business insights and objectives into the development of the procurement strategies;
• Develop innovative procurement solutions at a project/business unit/ organisational level;
• Use a range of organisational procurement models to design structures which suit the organisational environment;
• Establish KPIs and reporting processes and frameworks to capture and report the benefits of the procurement function;
• Lead efforts to develop and harmonise procurement processes/standards across all user groups to gain buy-in and organisational commitment;
• Research and seek opportunities for improvement in procurement and effectively promote and manage changes in procurement policy, processes and practice; and
• Mentor other procurement professionals on best practice and innovative methods to deliver better outcomes and lead by example

• Procurement Analysis
• Create ambitious and wide ranging procurement strategies based on supply market and category analysis together with an in-depth knowledge of organisational demand, needs and requirements;
• Effectively evaluate, shape, influence and develop supply markets to meet the current and future needs of the organisation;
• Work with business to develop the analytics infrastructure to provide accurate spend information as required by procurement teams and stakeholders;
• Demonstrate expertise in analysing supply markets across all categories and provide expert advice on the process;
• Develop strategies and supply markets to effectively deal with limited sources of supply;
• Set the overall strategy and framework for how different ‘go-to-market’ techniques are to be established and used throughout the organisation; and
• Lead the interpretation, development and applications needed to better inform procurement decisions

• Procurement Risk Management
• Lead the development of risk management tools and techniques to identify and prioritise risks to service delivery;
• Work closely with business areas to identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks emanating from procurement activity and supply base arrangements;
• Follow procurement risk management processes for major projects and coach others within the team on how to conduct risk assessments using established processes and frameworks;
• Act as an internal consultant on techniques and actions to manage risk for high value complex projects and relationships, and take calculated risks to achieve objectives;
• Manage compliance and work with business to eliminate non-compliant practices in procurement.

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Consult throughout the organisation to support the development of strategic and high risk contracts and supplier relationships;
• Establish strong supplier relationships with strategic suppliers at a strategic level;
• Identify sources of value through the supplier relationship;
• Take action to realise identified opportunities;
• Lead supplier development activities for key suppliers and market segments to meet the needs of the organisation;
• Develop frameworks to identify and track benefits through supplier relationships; and
• Establish mechanisms to ensure supplier relationships are effectively governed both within and outside of the procurement function.

• Contribution to BBBEE
• Strive for constant improvement on the company scores.
• Prepare for yearly BBBEE group audit – Preferential Procurement, Enterprise Development & Socio-Economic Development.
• Calculate the spend of each project’s contribution towards the BBBEE scores of the organization.
• Engage with business unit charged with transformation to provide guidance to suppliers on how to improve their BBBEE status

Min Requirements and Qualifications

• Formal Education
• Postgraduate Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Commerce/Law or related field of study.
• Masters or MBA preferred.

• Work Experience

• 10+ years progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management
• 5+ years of direct management experience
• Professional services industry or regulated environment

• Professional Registration
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
• The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS)

• Knowledge
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• The guiding principles of public procurement as set out in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996;