Manager Procurement

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites applications for a senior procurement position based in the Free State. The role focuses on managing sourcing and procurement processes to deliver sustainable value across commodities, services, and capital projects.

The successful candidate will lead supplier relationships, optimize procurement operations, and implement strategies aligned with industry best practices, while ensuring compliance and value creation.

Qualifications

• B Degree/ B-Tech Finance/ Procurement/ Commerce/ Supply Chain Management/ Law/ Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 credits.
• 5 years related experience in Sourcing and Procurement.
• Experience with SAP MM and procurement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Management of innovative, mutually beneficial procurement solutions based on customer needs.
• Implementation of efficient procurement processes, policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance and manage risks in procurement activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer service excellence.
• Share timely business information with stakeholders.
• Lead a team to meet customer requirements and budgetary targets.
• Manage assigned portfolio costs within approved budget.

Skills

Computer literacy

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Strong negotiation

Relationship Management

Strong analytical

Strong communication

Senior level interaction

Education

B Degree/ B-Tech Finance/ Procurement/ Commerce/ Supply Chain Management/ Law/ Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 credits

Tools

SAP materials management module

Spend analysis

Total cost of ownership analysis

NEC family contracts

FIDIC contract

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Task Grade: M16,Area of specialization: To manage and implement sourcing and procurement processes and procedures to acquire goods and services in terms of commodities, services and capital infrastructure in a most effective manner that delivers measurable & sustainable value to Eskom,Department: Procurement and Supply Chain Management,Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station,Location: Free State

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Financial analysis
• Strategic thinking & decision making
• Strong negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Strong analytical
• Strong communication
• Ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels

Knowledge

• SAP materials management module
• Spend analysis
• Total cost of ownership analysis
• Strategic commodity/projects sourcing knowledge
• Procure to pay process
• Legal knowledge
• Industry and market analysis
• Commodity and supplier profiling (Commodity Management)
• Sourcing/procurement strategy formulation & implementation
• Negotiation strategy development
• Supplier relations management
• Contract management
• Demand forecasting and planning
• Project management
• NEC family contracts
• FIDIC contract

Key Responsibilities

• Management of innovative, mutually beneficial solutions based on understanding customer’s needs and expectations
• Management and implementation of efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures
• Monitoring and control operational compliance and risk management
• Manage supplier relationships
• Optimises co-operation between functions to enable customer service excellence
• Compiles appropriate methods to share business information timeously with all relevant stakeholders
• Manages the team effectively to meet customer requirements
• Manages assigned portfolio costs within agreed budget

Qualification(s)

• B Degree/ B-Tech Finance/ Procurement/ Commerce/ Supply Chain Management/ Law/ Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 credits

Related Experience

• 5 years related experience in Sourcing and Procurement

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