Preferential Procurement Specialist - Johannesburg Verfied

R 60k-70k per month Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 09-07-2014 6:59:09 PM
04-08-2014 3:43:34 PM
Typical responsibilities include:
• Lead the procurement function and oversees all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation for procurement related to goods and services
• Provide leadership and direction to the procurement organization. Manage and develop resources to deliver business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall client business and financial objectives
• Negotiate favourable contractual terms and conditions for our clients with suppliers
• Deliver on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives
• Develop and implements efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, RFP and decision making and evaluation time
• Lead development and execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback
• Develop, implements and maintain procurement policies and review on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley
• Establish Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) practices and reinforce through regular benchmarking, periodic RFP's, and supplier performance metrics reporting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Qualification in Preferential Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Hours Degree in Financial Management
• In-depth knowledge of procurement and supply management
• BBBEE Codes of Good Practice is preferable
• Minimum of 4-7 years of leadership experience in procurement, setting procurement strategies, driving cost savings and improving terms and conditions
• Self starter with excellent business and financial acumen, proficient working with cross functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization and geographical boundaries
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent leadership skills including clearly demonstrated global perspective and understanding of factors impacting businesses and their suppliers
• Excellent supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier executive relationships
• Proven track record of successfully managing risk
• Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and experience with an ERP system (Navision is preferred)
• Proven ability to be hands on within a heavy workload environment
• Able to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously
• Highly visible position with regular interactions with senior management
• Strong attention to detail required as work prepared by this position is presented to Executive Management for use in decision making
• Must be able to increase value from the supply data base

If you don’t meet the outlined criteria above you will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process and therefore will not receive a response regarding your application.