Project Sourcing Specialist - Isando, South Africa - Secondments Recruitment

Secondments Recruitment

Verified Company

Isando, South Africa

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

The core purpose of the role is to formulate and execute project sourcing and procurement strategies for Electric Power project commodities to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the project supply value chain.

The incumbent is responsible for conducting value opportunities assessment on the assigned category, formulate appropriate sourcing strategy, execute relevant sourcing event (e.g RFP), conduct fact-based negotiation, development and conclusion of agreement, manage supplier performance and tracking savings and spend compliance monitoring, and ensuring a consistent approach toward all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activities are within the procurement governance framework of the business.

The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that value for money is maximised and cost-savings are generated within the allocated Category.

The incumbent is also responsible for building strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, facilitate collaborative negotiations approach to secure the best deals based on quality, delivery and price, and for tracking & reporting on performance against contractual agreements and business targets in area of responsibility.

The incumbent is responsible to capture and enhance business needs and requirements to ensure lean demand and enabling innovative solutions from the supply market through continuous market analysis, and minimise supply related risk in the business.

Minimum Requirements:

Academic qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification e.g Engineering/ Finance/ Commercial/ Quantitative Surveyor/ Project Management/ Law degree is preferable

Advantageous:

Postgraduate MBA or equivalent related business management qualification
Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably)

Note:

Valid Driver's license, Valid Passport

Work experience

Essential:
years in strategic sourcing / Procurement / project sourcing/ in the construction, high tech engineering, manufacturing and related environment

Proven track record on commercial negotiation and contract management
Proven track record of strategic supplier relations management
Established networks within the relevant category
Engaging at senior management level

Advantageous:

Proven track record of working within crossfunctional teams, while successfully delivering on benefits and capability building agenda
Experience with suppliers and supply chains within the Electric Power industry

Minimum Required Competencies
Core

Analytical Thinking (L2)
Judgement (Includes decision making) (L3)
Problem solving (L3)
Ethical behaviour (L3)
Verbal and written communication (L3)
Influencing and Negotiation (L2)
Conflict management (L2)
Assertiveness (L3)
Emotional intelligence and interpersonal sensitivity (L3)
Strong negotiation skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills to collaborate, network and build relationships

Technical

Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing networks within the allocated Industry and Category
Well versed in B-BBEE codes, supplier management requirements and tender processes
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply chain management best practices and risks in allocated category such as counterfeiting, bribery and corruption, disruptive technologies, cyber attack
Basic financial and commercial acumen
Basic understanding of techniques for stakeholder mapping, value stream analysis, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, cost modelling, network optimisation modelling
Anticipating and managing change (L3)
Professional and technical Competence in Procurement processes and system management (L2)
Procurement operational excellence (L2)
Proven ability to design and execute large scale projects in a complex environment
Facilitation and training

- eSourcing/eProcurement

Computer, technology and systems skills i.e. ERP inventory / stock management software

Leadership

Practical execution management (planning, organising and monitoring) (L2)
Entrepreneurial leadership (L3)
Strategic leadership (L2)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Category Sourcing/Procurement Execution
Drive cost optimisation to achieve project Financial Targets
Drive the upstream supply chain in terms of lead times so that project deliverables are met
Project Spend Category Contract Management
Project Spend Category Supplier Management
Reporting, Risk, Ethics and ComplianceCategory Sourcing Execution
Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within the allocated Category following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain
Execute Category sourcing strategy and implement the relevant policies and procedures for cost effective and efficie