Strategic Sourcing Consultant: Information Technology (IT)

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POSITION INFO:

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to sources of supply and to manage the complex sourcing of information technology (IT)-related goods and services on behalf of the organisation.

The organisation is looking to appoint a candidate that has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and tender management processes.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Define own work plan and deliverables, with guidance from the Category Lead.
• Source IT-related goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Policy of the organisation and relevant legislation, including the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (B-BBEE Act).
• Source IT-related goods and services, which includes, but is not limited to, market research, the preparation of request for tender/proposal/quotation/information (RFXs), the evaluation of bids, commercial negotiations, recommendations for supplier awarding as well as the preparation and presentation of submissions to relevant committees.
• Manage the entire value chain of requisitioning, including the contracting cycle.
• Collate and analyse spend data for the execution of IT category management initiatives and the provision of management information.
• Keep abreast of developments in the procurement field to ensure best practice in the organisation.
• Keep abreast of technology advancements and their effect on the costs of goods and services to be procured.
• Perform spend analyses and formulate category strategies that will lead to benefits (cost reduction or cost avoidance) without causing supply risks.
• Ensure that the contracts between the organisation and suppliers are commercially sound.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification; and
• a minimum of 5–8 years of experience in the procurement or supply chain management environment, of which 2–3 years relate to strategic/complex sourcing.

Additional requirements are as follows:

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certification would be an added advantage.
• knowledge and skill in:
  • industry, organisational and business awareness;
  • quality assurance;
  • continuous improvement;
  • continued learning and/or professional development;
  • procurement markets knowledge and skill;
  • strategic sourcing knowledge and skill;
  • category management knowledge and skill;
  • tendering knowledge and skill;
  • contract management knowledge and skill;
  • procurement reporting process and metrics knowledge and skill;
  • judgement and decision-making skills;
  • analytical and problem-solving skills
  • effective communication skills;
• internal and external stakeholder engagement;
• impact and influence;
• flexibility;
• a drive for results;
• teamwork;
• resilience; and
• the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.

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