Procurement Specialist in Houghton

Execute an organisational procurement strategy to deliver enhanced benefits and value to SBV.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Procurement strategy and ensure alignment with the category and specific business strategy.
• Create and maintain a detailed spend map across the organisation, updated frequently for proactive reporting.
• Implement and communicate the strategic category plans with the business and drive the plans within the procurement team.
• Contribute towards strategic engagement and alignment with specified category areas to reduce costs and contain risk through effective commercial contracting.
• Define, update and manage the tender process for SBV, addressing non-compliance with the applicable Head of Department.
• Create and establish a contract database and protocol for ongoing supplier management, including the management of preferred suppliers.

BBBEE procurement

• Execute the BBBEE procurement strategy in collaboration with the Head of Procurement.
• Develop and manage the BBBEE procurement element in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Create, implement and maintain purchasing policies, compliance and procedures aligned to business and BBBEE initiatives.
• Drive awareness around BBBEE and align to relevant policies.
• Establish annual targets and scenario planning for Procurement related to BBBEE.
• Track and monitor SBV’s performance against BBBEE targets.
• Conduct research and benchmarking exercises on how other organisations are supporting their suppliers on BBBEE and Local Sourcing.

Policies and procedures

• Develop and implement policies and procedures in line with the Procurement strategy.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on internal projects for new products, systems and processes.
• Engage with departmental budget holders regarding robust procurement strategies and practices.
• Communicate to suppliers regarding amendments to processes.
• Lead and manage all procurement processes and contracts, ensuring proper record keeping.
• Research and recommend products and services, solicit quotes, negotiate with vendors, and execute orders.
• Direct and manage relevant projects to improve procurement processes.
• Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage the approval process.

Supplier relations and contract management

• Create, implement and manage a contract and supplier relationship management framework.
• Lead supplier negotiations, recommend supplier selection and implement contracts and SLAs.
• Verify and monitor orders to ensure adherence to supplier agreements and escalate non-conformance.
• Consult with stakeholders to support the development of strategic and high-risk contracts.
• Ensure continued and improved performance from third-party suppliers.

Collaboration and delivery of purchasing strategy

• Oversee procurement buyers dealing with transactional issues with suppliers.
• Resolve escalated queries from junior team members.
• Be a key stakeholder by delivering procurement within an operating model that connects commercial and technical capability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to change the procurement culture across the business.
• Liaise with line managers to plan and prioritise purchasing activities.
• Coordinate procurement activities with third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Provide SME guidance on commercial obligations between the supplier and SBV.

Procurement reporting

• Prepare procurement reports and presentations for steering committees.
• Support centres with reporting on third-party spend.
• Consolidate reporting for specific commodities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Report to the Head of Procurement on all category information as required.
• Track order acknowledgements and prepare shortage and backlog reports.
• Report on completed projects, savings negotiated and procurement initiatives.

Risk Management

• Support the BCM function in proactive planning and disaster recovery processes.
• Institute Governance to ensure minimum standards and SOPs are in place.
• Drive the establishment of sound corporate governance principles within the business unit.
• Represent Procurement and present where required in the absence of the Head of Procurement.

Governance

• Subscribe and align to SBV Services' ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards.
• Support SBV’s ESG journey, managing ESG requirements for positive outcomes.

People Management

• Provide leadership to employees within SBV.
• Create a conducive environment for productivity and high morale.
• Adhere to legislative requirements and Group policies.
• Lead and manage the Talent Management Process.
• Manage the end-to-end performance management process of employees.
• Ensure employees undergo relevant training in conjunction with the Training Academy.

Change leadership

• Act as a change management architect during periods of change.
• Manage the integration of business units into a seamless solution for customers.
• Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures.
• Facilitate necessary presentations, workshops, or forums for consistent communication.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Work Experience
• 8 years Procurement experience within a medium to large enterprise, including:
• 3 Years’ BBBEE experience in managing the procurement element.
• 4 Years’ experience of senior level negotiations and strategy delivery.

• Minimum Requirements: Education
• Degree, preferably within the procurement or supply chain field.
• CIPS (Chartered Institution of Purchasing and Supply) qualification.