GROUP PROCUREMENT SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT - Witbank Verfied

Salary Negotiable Witbank, Mpumalanga Witbank, Mpumalanga more than 14 days ago 24-03-2018 11:56:30 AM
19-05-2018 11:56:30 AM
WITBANK, MPUMALANGA
MARKET RELATED SALARY

My client is seeking a candidate to develop, implement and maintain sourcing strategies for Inbound and Outbound Logistics Providers to reduce TCO and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement.

Requirements:
Relevant engineering degree or national diploma
6 Years relevant experience including: commercial contracts, contract negotiation and logistics operation management
2 Years managerial experience
6 Sigma Green Belt minimum

Advantageous:
Project management specifically with regards to continuous improvement and project management
SAP certification

More about the role:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Identify and assess level of issue based 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 Department/Section through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status
Ensure group compliance with Railway Safety Regulator licensing and other requirements
Establishment, renewal and negotiation of Property Lease agreements – logistics related assets
Conduct service provider reconciliations, capturing and confirm with finance department for payment.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Develop the customer service policy
Implement/Review Contract Management Policies and Procedures
Manage adherence to procurement procedures

PEOPLE
Manage the Section:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
Manage performance against set targets and competencies
Ensure IDP’s 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
Appoint new people against Job Profiles

CUSTOMERS
Customer Relations:
Manage relationships with key stakeholders
Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities
Provide customer service and ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the companies environment
Achieve agreed KPI targets
Implement Raw Materials & Logistics Customer Complaints System
Conduct Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Establish and maintain effective communication channels and networks between customers and suppliers
Resolve customer queries / complaints

SUPPLIERS RELATIONS:
Manage relationships with key Suppliers
Ensure agreed transport rates are implemented and escalate deviations
Liaise with Suppliers and deal with logistical issues
Monitor Supplier satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Procurement Strategy:
Develop and manage the road transport marketing strategy
Identify and develop local road transporters within the area of operations

Procurement Management:
Evaluate logistic services
Deliver on agreed Balanced Scorecard objectives

Supplier Management:
Review existing arrangements to drive down TCO for both the Company and our Suppliers
Identify, develop and implement opportunities to leverage the group position in the market place

Contract Management:
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions within mandates
Implement and manage Service Level Agreements
Source and secure Inbound and Outbound Logistics Service providers
Implement and manage Transport Contractor Service Level Agreements
Mitigate risks and exposure to disruption of transport services
Increase contract spend for Inbound and Outbound Logistics Service providers

Contract Administration:
Maintain Group Contracts on behalf of the Contract Owner (Price, terms and conditions)
Maintain contractual documentation and systems
Handle contract queries from all stakeholders, follow-up, liaise and provide feedback
Create and maintain Group Contracts on behalf of the client
Update Contract information on SAP and DOCIT

Market Indicators:
Update and maintain indices data, compare and verify Supplier price increase notifications accordingly

Transport Logistics:
Monitor Transport Logistics systems and processes and identify opportunities and risks
Liaise with Site Logistics to manage transport movements between Suppliers, Sites and Customers
Plan, manage and communicate the train service
Monitor and manage the routing and scheduling function

Tenders:
Determine customer requirements and research market, commodities and suitable suppliers
Compile tender documents and contracts
Prepare, coordinate and adjudicate tenders
Negotiate final terms and conditions in conjunction with internal customers
Conduct Supplier site audits
Research Market and Commodities

Reporting:
Analyse Transport Logistics data and reports

GROWTH
Business Improvement:
Identify opportunities for improvements within the Procurement pipeline

BBBEE/Transformation:
Initiate level 3 BBBEE deals
Identify and assist in implementation of ESD initiatives
Increase BBBEE spend

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Financial Management:
Manage the Procurement budget
Assist the Manager in the preparation of budgets, cost and/or any other shipping related reporting
Control costs in area of responsibility
Ensure Corporate Governance
Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures
Protect company assets
Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement

Cost/Value Optimisation:
Identify and drive savings initiatives for the client to achieve identified saving targets
Deliver and monitor auditable benefits