Head: Strategic Sourcing

Transnet SOC Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Durban seeks a strategic sourcing executive to lead the procurement processes across all areas of spend. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Commerce and at least 10 years of supply chain management experience. The position includes opportunities for significant cost reductions and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience within supply chain management, with 5 years at senior management level.
• Driver’s license code 08; willingness to travel locally and internationally.
• Relevant qualification (NQF 6/7) with at least 8 years at managerial level.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic sourcing strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships for service enhancement.
• Monitor strategic sourcing performance and report on targets.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting and Demand Management

Advanced Negotiation Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent

Post-Graduate qualifications

Job description

Overview

Lead the TPT Head Office Strategic Sourcing department, across all areas of spend within designated portfolio with the goal of securing short-, medium- and long-term supply of strategic commodities, achieving significant initial cost reductions, with year-on-year productivity improvement in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining product quality and vendor service levels.

Develops and implements sourcing strategies to improve the efficiency of all strategic sourcing procurement events, demand management to contract management and close-out, while reducing the total cost. To improve procurement governance and compliance, operational efficiency, costs savings and reputation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement strategic sourcing strategies and processes to deliver commercial outcomes for Transnet Port Terminals: formulate sourcing strategies to ensure successful implementation; support continuous improvement by seeking out efficient business solutions to improve processes in support of overall business strategy and direction; identify potential bottlenecks in strategic sourcing and formulate plans to manage potential risks; conduct training and awareness sessions in all applicable internal and external policies, regulations and laws that impact on strategic sourcing and monitor and report on breaches and submit and implement recovery plans.
• Manage service delivery in strategic sourcing: ensure optimal execution of strategic sourcing procurement events and timely delivery of required services; facilitate proper demand management and forecasting to ensure security of supply; work closely with Governance, Legal, Risk Management, Finance and all regions to expedite service delivery; develop metrics on the number of strategic sourcing projects delivered, lead time, and lessons learned; participate in innovation and research of emerging trends to inform process re-engineering.
• Support the Senior Sourcing Managers in developing sourcing strategies to standardize and streamline the strategic sourcing process for their respective categories; interact at a strategic level with General Managers and executives; oversee all strategic sourcing activities for the Head Office and support Regional Heads of Supply Chain Management in executing their sourcing strategies.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships: build partnerships with key stakeholders to develop opportunities for business value or service enhancement; ensure implementation of supplier development and B-BBEE objectives; interact with Group Executives and other leaders; manage interactions with key suppliers and resolve disputes; negotiate and confirm Service Levels and KPIs with internal customers; ensure standardization of strategic sourcing projects.
• Management of supplier relations: develop and implement a contract management plan for strategic suppliers; maintain close relations with strategic suppliers; ensure timely resolution of supplier disputes related to access to delivery sites and payments; ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations; monitor reputational risks and take steps to mitigate them; monitor supply risks and take proactive steps to ensure security of supply.
• Monitor strategic sourcing performance: monitor achievement of objectives, report on targets monthly/quarterly/annually, coordinate target setting and KPI dashboards, ensure adherence to SCM processes to minimize irregular and wasteful expenditure; ensure consequence management for non-compliance.
• Contract management and close-out: develop, implement and maintain sound contract management to ensure timely service delivery; proactively resolve contract management issues; implement corrective action for underperforming suppliers; execute proper contract close-out for all strategic sourcing contracts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent qualification in Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Legal, Logistics and Operations Management or Supply Chain Management. Post-Graduate qualifications would be an added advantage.
• 10 years’ experience within supply chain management; 5 years at senior management level. Trust and honesty in handling finances per the National Credit Act Amendment 19. Willingness to undergo Lifestyle Audit and SSA Vetting. Recognition of Competency: Relevant qualification (NQF 6/7) and 12 years relevant experience with at least 8 years at managerial level or specialist experience.
• Standard Job Requirements: Driver’s license code 08; willingness to work extended hours; willingness to travel locally and potentially internationally.

Competencies

• Supply Chain Management
• Forecasting and Demand Management
• Category Management
• Market & Spend Analysis
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Advanced Negotiation Skills
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supplier Development
• Contract Management
• Inventory Management
• Procure to Pay Process

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.