Team Manager : Contracts / PLA /Projects Buyer Team

Our client, based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga; seeks to employ an experienced Team Manager.

The incumbent will be responsible to lead and supervise a Contracts  /  PLA  /  Projects Buyer team responsible to ensure that the requirements of the business are sourced and purchased at the right price, at the right time and that the quality of the item / services purchased are fit for purpose through an appropriate agreement.

The incumbent will be responsible for his / her own portfolio of contracts / PLA’s together with the responsibility of managing a team.

Awesome career opportunity awaits.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management. TMDP/CIPM or other management qualification would be an added advantage
• A BCom degree would be advantageous
• Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge of handling Contracts/PLA's and Buying experience in an administrative role
• Must be able to deal with conflict situations and people management
• Must be able to plan and organize to ensure timely handling of tasks.
• The Incumbent must be able to interact with suppliers through being assertive but professional.
• The incumbent must possess negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail is needed in the handling of all tasks.
• The incumbent must be able to comprehend complex situations and find solutions to problems.
• The incumbent must have strong administration skills

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Communicate, co-ordinate and correct substandard service delivery
• Identify problems on quality outputs and do investigations and corrective steps on deviations
• Conduct PA's on team members twice yearly
• Manage training requirements in the team
• Ensure that all processes related to market testing is sufficiently handled by the team to offer Columbus the best position between cost and quality
• Identification, compilation and implementation of Contracts and PLA’s through liaison with internal clients and external Suppliers
• Sourcing of potential Suppliers that can supply items or provide services and requesting them to quote on provided scope of work or item description.
• Negotiations with Suppliers on commercial terms including but not limited to price, payment terms, quality, lead time etc.
• Expediting of all outstanding orders.
• Handling of Creditors queries.
• Administration related to handling of Contracts and PLA's.