Candidate Profile - A relevant recognised Bachelor of Commerce /or B-Tech degree or equivalent degree/Diploma preferably purchasing or logistics from a recognised tertiary institution.
- CIPS qualification advantageous.
- Minimum of 2 years procurement experience and strategic sourcing experience gives an added advantage.
- Knowledge of developing Sourcing strategies and execution of Tendering process a prerequisite.
- Good analytical skills and reporting capability are essential.
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, high personal integrity, excellent presentation and strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision and Projects); SAP System; e-Procurement / e-Sourcing.
Activities STRATEGIC SOURCING: - Conduct RFP/EPP.
- Collect data on external factors such as market analysis - industry and market dynamics, and products/services trends including supplier financials and capabilities (products/services, quality levels), cost models; using available and defined sources of information + market reports, internet sources.
- Work with the cross-functional teams and TGP in the procurement of goods and services in order to optimise and obtain best possible return on investment (not always the cheapest possible solution).
- Define and implement sourcing strategies to ensure projects across multiple end users are delivered within timelines as per business plans and category and procurement strategies.
- Analyses external and internal drivers of the category profile and understand supply chain and TCO reduction opportunities, apply benchmarking and obtain targeted savings to load on AGORA.
- Apply current sourcing tools and methodologies including execution of sourcing events with e-sourcing technology.
- Implement and realise value through effective strategic cost management utilising best in class methods and tools.
- Supports the due diligence in mitigating external supply risk from supplier selection through to contract execution and ongoing supplier delivery.
- Develops purchasing plans; updating as per progress and provide performance tracking reports to Category Manager.
CONTRACT EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION: - Ensure contract coverage for all commodities within the ambit of the category.
- Responsible for defining contract strategies, drafting agreements; implementing longer-term contracts/agreement with suppliers using defined indexes and defined supplier performance metrics.
- Implements clear and concise supply contracts, which considers all TGSA HSSE, Legal and commercial aspects and ensure correct use of contract standard terms and application of industry terms and conditions.
- Ensures the mechanics of the contracts, as well as the risks, are understood by all impacted stakeholders.
SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: - Supports ongoing contract management, including compliance to contractual terms by the suppliers; management of contract expiry and renegotiation of contracts.
- Coordinates SPM with end-user's involvement; developing the assessment questionnaire.
- Facilitates the performance review process. Uses tools to drive analysis of a wide variety of performance information.
- Proposes and applies incentive schemes and penalties to drive and improve performance.
- Facilitates development of mutually agreed performance improvement plans.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: - To closely manage the relationship with internal customers and stakeholders, both within the framework of cross-functional category teams but also generally other internal stakeholders with relation to the category.
- To proactively organise sessions with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to explore opportunities that can reduce cost and risk and drive innovation.
RFP / RFQ MANAGEMENT: - Manage and ensure effective execution of the Tenders within the prescribed policies and procedures and within defined project timelines.
- Manage the tender process, ensure prequalification of suppliers (including compliance to HSSE requirements) and lead Supplier Evaluation Process.
- Chair all cross-functional team meetings to actively manage the project timelines; communicate with the team members and other stakeholders and prepare presentations to Tender Committee.
GENERAL: - Apply policies and procedures in compliance with the government laws, ensure suppliers adhere to TGSA code of ethics.
- Enhance B-BBEE rating through ensuring buying from B-BBEE compliant suppliers and obtaining the set targets.
Context & Environment - Highly pressured environment to meet project timelines.
- Management of stakeholder relations.
- Manage strategic projects with medium-high complexity.
- Travel may be required from time to time for SPMs, Supplier Accreditations and Tender Briefings.
- Compliance to Group and Local Procurement Policies/Directives and standards to minimise risk and cost exposure.
Additional Information HSE: - Effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
- Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements.
- Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
- That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility.
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