Introduction
Our client is the largest manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins in Africa and a leader in the development and supply of innovative test technology for the composites and allied industries.
The company manufactures and supplies a complete range of high quality resins, ancillary products and accessories, and processing equipment suitable for all fabricating methods.
Role Description:
Formulates direction and advice, manages change, and leads and influences both internal and external stakeholders in procurement and supply. Develops, improves, and fulfils organisational and functional objectives in procurement and supply.
Duties & Responsibilities
Position & Influence:
- Leading the Procurement Function.
- Design and implement strategies for the procurement and supply chain function aligned to corporate strategy.
- Effective leadership and communication skills.
- Develop and implement relevant procedures and governance for effective procurement.
- Promote the contributions that the procurement or supply chain functions can make to achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders
Technology:
- Developing the use of technology, master data, and reporting for effective Procurement & Supply Chain Management to support sourcing strategy and tactics as well as operational efficiency
Spend Management:
Develop sourcing plans to deliver lean and agile supply chains, risk mitigation and value
- The contribution of supply chain management to elements of corporate and business strategy, such as:
- Cost competitiveness
- Improved quality and reliability
- Product and service differentiation
- Time to market
- Other order winning criteria
- Negotiation, implementation, and maintenance of pricing mechanisms
Contracting:
- Development and implementation of contracts
- Understanding and interpreting legal aspects of contracts
Sourcing:
- Evaluate opportunities for global and low-cost country sourcing to contribute to the creation of competitive advantage for the organisation
- Monitor potential risks across global sources and identify appropriate risk mitigation.
Delivering Outcomes:
- Develop supplier relationship management processes with colleagues and key stakeholders, and ensure improvement plans are initiated and investigated for the effective delivery of delivered goods or services
Metrics & Measurements:
- Develop and agree with suppliers, procurement team and other stakeholders appropriate KPIs for the supply chain
- Collate and analyse data that supports the control of prices, costs and financial savings achieved, taking appropriate actions to improve performance
- Collate and analyse data that measures deliveries of goods and services, taking appropriate actions to improve performance
People Management:
- Developing the capabilities of individuals in Procurement
- Select and appoint personnel and other resources to achieve effective procurement function.
Ethics:
- Work with stakeholders to develop and implement appropriate ethical codes for procurement and supply
- Champion of change to promote the highest standards of ethical practice.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- BCom Supply Chain Degree / Degree specialising in Procurement / CSCP
- 5 years in a similar position
Should you not receive a response within 14 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.