To become the benchmark in the group for Procurement service and through the achievement of the benchmark status to assist Samancor Chrome to be a respected leader in mining and processing.
Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles And Responsibilities
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
- Identify and assess level of baseline risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
- Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
- Manage SHEQ compliance within the Function through effective use of the Toolbox
- Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
Manage The Function
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
- Labour complement in line with budget
- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Function
- Manage performance against set targets and competencies
- Ensure IDPs are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
- Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
- Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Conduct recruitment interviews
- Ensure Customer SatisfactionManage relationships with key stakeholders
- Ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment
Procurement Strategy
- Develop and manage a strategy (Balanced Scorecard) for continuous improvement within Group Procurement Services:
- Reductants & Fluxes
- Capital Projects & Strategic Commodities
- Leverage Spend / Group Contracts
- Daily operation of the procurement service team
- Establish, implement and control procurement processes
- Improve the Procurement to Payment process to ensure proactive procurement and the reduction of the total cost of procurement
- Integrate the Procurement, Maintenance, Operations, and IT processes
- Conduct independent reviews of major maintenance and capital projects and contracts
- Achieve synergies and leverage across sites
- Optimise inventory levels across sites
- Conduct strategic vendor assessments and rationalisation
- Audit and report annually on procurement governance and ensure inclusion and alignment in site scorecards
- Deliver on agreed Balanced Scorecard objectives
- Manage Coupa and SAP integration
- Manage the procurement managers of different categories to negotiate contractual terms and conditions within mandates & ensure best business case for Samancor Chrome
- Secure sustainable supplies of Strategic Raw Materials (Reductants)
- Source and secure Strategic Commodities and Service providers
- Mitigate risks and exposure to disruption of Raw Material & Final Products supplies and transport services
- Analyse Contract Metrics and Reports and initiate improvement measures
- Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
- Manage the Procurement budget
- Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures
- Protect company assets
- Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement
Skills:
- Microsoft Programs
- Samancor Chrome systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of procurement in an industrial environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of BEE (Mining Charter) and BBBEE (Codes of Good Practice)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)
- Demonstrate an understanding of general principles of Project Management
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Procurement to Pay Cycle
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Contract Management and Contract legislation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Vendor Management
- Understand the different raw materials used in the Chrome reduction process
- Understand the main sources and suppliers of raw materials
- Understand the principles of Spend Analysis
- Degree in Commerce, Law, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- 10 years relevant experience, preferably 5 years managerial experience
