Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.
Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavours to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.
We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Commodity Specialist Indirect position within the Procurement Department . The position will report to the Manager Procurement and is based in Dunnottar .
Job Purpose:
To deploy commodities strategy of its perimeter and ensure project executions are in line with QCDT and ED (Economic Development) objectives. They will also be required to pilot contractual relationships with suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identification of project and business needs
- Preparation and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
- Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers
- Inputs provider/contributor for order placement
- Ensure QCD targets achievement, CONQ (Cost of Non Quality) & claims management
- Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager
- Respect Gibela code of ethics and guidelines
Commodity support:
- Consolidation of commodity needs inputs
- Active participation to commodity strategy and panel elaboration
- Support of Commodity Manager in tender phase
- Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions
- Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
- Apply the Gibela Sourcing process, and provide return on experience
Involvement in projects:
- Closely work with sourcing project representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, etc...)
- Ensure work package sheet commitment respect
- Ensure QCDT and ED targets
- Monitor sourcing project QCDT and ED including legal project evaluation
- Prepare Business Award
Educational Requirements:
- Supply Chain related degree
Desired Knowledge / Experience:
- Minimum 2/5 years of experience in Sourcing/Purchasing or Project Management or same/similar Industry work experience (ex: quality/engineering/costing/ etc…)
- Industrial knowledge / mindset
- SAP background
- Purchasing professional background and/or Quality /supply chain/technical background
- International mind-set
- Communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
- Internal and external influencing skills
- Ability to work in complex organization and to manage wide transversal network
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic vision
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to travel
- Process oriented
Special Requirements:
Behaviour:
- Flexible and Adaptable. Can adapt to new ideas and situations.
- Strong interpersonal and influential skills.
- Conscientious. Meets proposed deadlines.
- Live Gibela values of: Teamwork and Partnership, Trust and Respect, Focus and Drive as well as Influencing the Future in execution of this function.
- Desire to learn and develop. Continuous improvement.
- Self-Motivation. Logical and organized.
- Communication and writing capabilities.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Internal and external influencing skills.
Closing Date: 19 November 2024
Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.
“In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, by submitting your application, you acknowledge that Gibela will process your personal information included in your Curriculum Vitae and any other documents for the purposes of the recruitment and selection process only. This may include, but is not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and assessments conducted by third-party service providers acting on our behalf.”
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