KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement the defined short and medium term procurement strategy with all concerned departments.
- Consolidate the requirements from the entities, consult the market, identify opportunities to implement framework agreements and work closely with entities to place contracts and purchase orders.
- Execute the sourcing events. Run the full process from start to finish.
- Identify business synergies between the operating entities.
- Support assets during the construction phase of the plants.
- Coordinate entities’ needs by activity in compliance with Category Management and Hub/Entity Procurement organizations, rules and governance.
- Contribute to achieving the department savings and performance targets.
- Work closely with the H&S teams at the sites to implement the Engie minimum HSE standards for all sub-contractors.
- Enforce the Group procurement policy and governance when procuring all goods and services.
- Ensure good relations with suppliers and vendors and build up a vendor database.
- Support the implementation and roll out of digital tools for procurement such as the ERP system.
- Assist with procurement reporting and data collection as and when required.
- Develop local suppliers and ensure compliance to the Economic Development objectives of the operational entities.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain.
- 5 years’ functional experience covering procurement, supply chain and logistics.
- Experience in operational procurement preferably in power plants.
- CIPS level 4 or higher is preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong autonomy
- Team player
- Good analytical skills
- Experience in negotiation
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Pays attention to detail
- Good knowledge of digital tools including ERP systems (SAP, Maximo, MS Dynamics etc.), Advance Excel, Power BI, MS Office applications etc.
Business Understanding
- Good understanding and experience in the procurement processes: Source to Pay, Procure to Pay, Manage your Supplier Panel, Management Categories.
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Power Generation or Oil & Gas knowledge is a plus
Location / travel
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Occasional travel is required
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures.
- Behaves in a professional and responsible way.
- Lives the values of the Company.
ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.
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