SPECIALIST: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (Strategic Sourcing Specialist) – 6month contract

To execute the sourcing and tender process activities for the acquisition of goods and services for the company as prescribed by Treasury and relevant legislation.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Functional Management

• Develop sourcing plans for the procurement of goods and services for pipe line projects on behalf of the company in consultation with the Manager: Strategic Sourcing.
• Prepare and/or review documents or presentations for the tender committee and other approval committees.
• Provide supply chain and commercial advice to business unit managers regarding sourcing as per the demand plan.
• Ensure that supply chain and contractual risk assessments are conducted and that all risk mitigation factors are included in the terms and conditions.
• Lead in the sourcing of goods and services to promote inclusivity and support the company's BBBEE objectives
• Ensure that all applicable legislation, instruction notes, practice notes, guidelines, policies and procedures are always adhered to during the supply chain sourcing process
• Ensure the development and implementation of supply chain strategies by sourcing category that result in real reductions in the total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Implement and execute the vendor selection process.
• Review and prepare requisition documentation to procure goods and services.
• Evaluate tender responses using Treasury regulations and recommendation of contractors to relevant committees and stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor the proposal and quotation process (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for the company's and all other relevant activities within the procurement process.
• Source products and services in line with established SLAs and ensuring timeous delivery of goods and services.
• Provide support in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and TCO.
• Evaluate and verify supplier terms and conditions before acceptance and award of contracts.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of Policies and Procedures for the Business Unit where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.

QUALIFICATIONS, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Membership to a professional procurement body e.g., MCIPS (preferred)
• 8 years relevant work experience in supply chain sourcing
• 4 years specialist experience
• Must have project procurement experience at a corporate level
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Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV onto our website [CV’S VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

Candidates will be required to go through a background and vetting process if shortlisted

Full job spec will be shared with shortlisted candidates only

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.