Qualifications

University Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or similar)
MBA advantageous
MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply), PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) desirable

Experience

Knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and procedures
An understanding of the Banking or ICT industry would be advantageous
Large Corporate with Procurement Leadership (at least + 8 -10years) with demonstrated experience working with Board/ exco/senior management, in the relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role.
Experience managing the End-to-End Source to Contract
10 years people leadership experience in a Corporate Finance or Procurement environment.
Project Management experience
Experience in leading large organisational projects and demonstrated ownership of change management
Experience with Advanced Analytics
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with procurement teams and stakeholders and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met
Understanding of and ability to manage using agile, customer-focused project management techniques
Work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective
Ability to deal with difficult situations and make decisions on the best course of action
Excellent technology skills including ERP, Automation and Cognitive Tools, Reporting Tools, etc
Self-starter/ initiative/creativity/innovation, goal oriented
Operational Risk Management
Performance Management & Evaluation Methods
Change and Cost Management
Assertive, decisive, with sound prioritisation ability
Curious and eager to learn beyond own areas of responsibility
Able to coach less experienced procurement team members and stakeholders to improve their learning and raise their capabilities, as relevant

Duties
Category Management:

Category Management: Create data & insights led Category Strategic Planning
Business Relationship Management
Coach and Develop Category Managers, Specialists and administrators in setting and achieving Category goals
Define strategic sourcing of main procured categories and monitor the execution thereof
Define strategic and tactical sourcing and the execution of its strategy, defining concrete levers to increase focus and efficiency on each of the main procured categories
Identify resources needed to make target a realityachieve business objectives and agreed targets and manage and coordinate cross-functional sourcing teams
Design and oversee the execution of the sourcing recommendation process
Identify Supply Chain opportunities for improvement per main category
Balance Governance and Customer centricity across the management of the several categories

Benefits Realisation:

Ensure sustainable savings by identifying opportunities and delivering benefits against all targets through effective cost reduction, cost avoidance and revenue generation opportunities. Introduce Value Add and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives that will contribute to savings and maximize value.
Report on performance against targets for benefits realization by extraction of data through MI
Devise methods to optimize processes and eradicate waste to drive value throughout the supply chain. Introduce innovation that will add strategic benefit through mutual relationships and synergies by working with the internal customer (business units) and third-party suppliers

Strategic Sourcing:

Cost Optimisation and procurement business plan
Develop a strategy to maximise potential synergies and maximise value for the Group which is aligned to Group strategy.
Analyse current trends in the procurement environment.
Develop the procurement business plan and set realistic targets to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives
Establish demand requirement to effectively plan and manage sourcing demand
Identify areas where value can be added / exploited further, areas where value is being destroyed and areas where value is latent, and act accordingly
Consider future consequences of actions on the viability of the business
Discuss the current environment and how this will impact the business both now and, in the future business requirements and business continuity.

Contract Management:

Delivery of effective contract management will include -
Service delivery management: ensuring that the materials and/or services being delivered as agreed to the required level of performance and quality by working timeously and to agreed deadlines

Stakeholder Management:

To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by interpreting and influencing both the external and internal environments and by creating positive relationships with stakeholders through the appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives
Positioning stakeholders according to the level of influence, impact, or enhancement they may provide to the business or it's projects

Research and Development: 

Efficiently and effectively roll out and implement the procurement objectives
Consider/Review, plan and coordinate all procurement demands plans aligned to Group strategy
To deliver outcomes and objectives as agreed with the line manage and business units.
Effectively report on procurement activities against the determined procurement and Supply Chain Management principles.
Reporting (review and submit) on progress against annual procurement plans (monthly/quarterly)
Sourcing of products and services which include but not limited to market research, preparation of RFT/P/Q/I's, evaluation of bids/tenders, commercial negotiations,
recommendations for the supplier award, including the preparation & presentation of submissions to the key stakeholders in accordance with the procurement policy & relevant legislation including BBBEE

Job Competencies

Knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and procedures
An understanding of the Banking or ICT industry would be advantageous