Derive value for the Group by managing the procurement process including tendering, price negotiation and supplier contract management, in accordance with financial targets. Manage all aspects of facilities managements procurement/purchasing function. Overall responsibility for coordination and monitoring all procurement related activities. To execute the departmental strategy to support the BBBEE procurement codes, in accordance with the appropriate compliance and the governance practices of Group procurement.
Minimum Requirements - Qualifications, Experience And Additional Tools/Capabilities
- Minimum Senior Certificate with post-matric qualification in Supply chain management
- CIPS Qualification ideal
- At least 3 years experience in a facilities management procurement and/or category management function with a diverse supplier portfolio
- Good knowledge of the Supplier Development, BBBEE Act and services industry
- Driver's license essential
- Strong MS Office Skills (Advanced Excel Essential)
- Strong organizational skills
- A self-starter that takes accountability for your work.
- Develop and implement effective category management strategies that drive cost savings and efficiency for our clients.
- Champion standards and process improvements.
- Establish and cultivate robust relationships with key suppliers, fostering mutual benefits, enhancing quality and reliability.
- Management of RFx process for our sites.
- Collaborate with the operations team to understand their needs and deliver on their requirements.
- Drive the vendor performance through continuous engagement and assessment.
- Manage requirements of allocated supplier categories in accordance with budgetary provisions.
- Manage and optimise cost base increases, rebates, and discounts.
- Participate in contract negotiations with strategic vendors in collaboration with the Legal department and respective internal departments and provide recommendations for approval.
- Maintain professional and ethical relationships with suppliers ensuring ongoing stakeholder management.
- Manage allocated categories in line with the generic procurement scorecard per the requirements of the business. i.e., Enterprise and supplier development and Preferential procurement.
- Facilitate any changes to service / product contracts for suppliers following approval, in consultation with internal stakeholders and service providers.
- Ensure Procurement Compliance and Governance
- Develop and manage relationships with allocated category suppliers ensuring compliance to Group Procurement Policies and ethical practices.
- Manage strategic relationships with key category suppliers, ensuring regular communication at multiple levels.
- Facilitate quarterly strategic supplier meetings with Group procurement management.
- Develop and manage relationships with the Group divisional operations teams, to ensure supplier SLA delivery and any challenges are being addressed timelessly.
