Procurement Business Partner : Corporate Services

South African National Blood Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in South Africa is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to develop and maintain supply chain strategies. You will manage sourcing, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs. The ideal candidate has a B-degree, relevant experience in procurement, and strong ethical principles. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact on healthcare resources.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a category manager.
• 5 years management experience in procurement (3 years at senior level).
• Product knowledge in ICT, Transport, or Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with SANBS Procurement Policy.
• Conduct category-specific value chain analysis.
• Lead negotiation of complex, globally sourced contracts.
• Create long-term materials supply agreements.
• Manage costs against approved budget.

Skills

Procurement legislation understanding

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Ethical principles

Computer literacy

Education

B-degree or equivalent

Postgraduate degree (advantage)

MCIPS or CPIM qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Procurement Business Partner : Corporate Services Listing reference : sanbs_ Listing status : Online Apply by : 26 February

Responsibilities

• KPA 1: Develop And Maintain Appropriate Category Specific Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies. Guiding alignment of category strategy with SANBS Procurement Policy and Legal Requirements. Directing the necessary research and analysis regarding Total Cost of Ownership, supplier analysis and market trends. Monitoring global supply markets and trends and manages the impact or influence on SANBS aspects. Identifying impact of industrial / technological trends on spend category, and developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Identifying impact of current and projected global supply and demand on spend category, and developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Aligning the sourcing strategy with technical, commercial and demand management levers. Guiding and directing SANBS specific category sourcing. Directing the delivery of quantifiable savings proportionate to the category spend. Identifying short and long term supply chain risks and develops and implements mitigation strategies. Outputs: Annual benefits (tangible and non-tangible) delivery plan. Quality service to users. Favourable terms and pricing. Quality suppliers. Global best practices. Security of supply.
• KPA 2: Integrate And Coordinate Category Specific Supply Chain Management Process. Conducting category-specific value chain analysis to determine optimal configuration of suppliers to meet commercial and operational objectives. Analysing tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers, distributors, and providers of ICT, Facilities Management, and Transportation services, to identify category risks and opportunities. Developing and implementing mitigation strategies, and uncover new savings opportunities. Directing the sourcing of mission critical commodity items which involves : Cross-functional, highly technical and complex commodities. Requires multiple global sourcing efforts. Strategic intent (management of the lifecycle of commodities). Involves high cost and high spend. Guiding the arrangement of hedging on multiple commodities and forex on multiple currencies. Directing the arrangement of funding, finalisation of a capital plan and budget. Managing the change process amongst stakeholders. Determining optimum commodity inventory levels. Developing and maintaining preferred supplier lists and ensure vendor master updates. Optimising codification of category items. Monitoring category spend against budget. Providing input into SANBS and Divisional budgeting process. Providing category specific reporting. Responsible for continuous improvement within the Strategic Sourcing capability. Tracking and reporting benefits derived from value opportunities. Outputs: Quality service to users. Favourable terms and pricing. Quality suppliers. Global best practices. Security of supply. Segmentation of portfolio of suppliers.
• KPA 3: Develop And Maintain Appropriate Category Specific Supply Chain Negotiation Strategies. Tracking global and industry negotiation trends. Evaluating negotiation outcomes and identify trends and impact. Identifying negotiation options. Guiding transferral of skills to category staff, and ensuring adequate exposure to external global market events. Developing and managing, with stakeholder input, appropriate negotiation strategies aimed at highly complex commodities. Leading the negotiation of mission critical, globally sourced category specific contracts by: Analysing and prioritising SANBS commercial and technical / operational objectives. Evaluating alternative sources of supply, assessing the consequences of delaying purchase decisions, and defining walk-away thresholds. Analysing supplier interests, needs, and motivations. Determining sources of negotiation leverage, and developing negotiation strategies with support from Category Manager for assigned commodities. Establishing and leading cross functional teams where needed. Advising on negotiation strategies. Leading the negotiation processes for mission critical, highly complex and globally sourced commodities. Leading the co-ordination and compilation of tender documentation. Managing the Tender process for relevant commodity and leads submission to Tender Committees. Influencing and participating in high level, key supplier negotiations pre-agreement implementation. Outcomes: Quality service to users. Cost savings targets. Favourable terms and pricing. Quality suppliers. Global best practices. Security of supply.
• KPA 4: Strategic Sourcing Of Materials. Negotiates, creates, manages and implements long-term materials supply agreements. Identifies procurement and contracts leverage opportunities. Manages tender process for materials on a project basis. Outputs: Quality service to users. Favourable terms and pricing. Quality suppliers. Global best practices.
• KPA 5: Service Level Agreements. Develops Service Level Agreements with internal users. Improves service standards and efficiency levels. Conducts regular reviews with internal users. Outputs: Performance measurement criteria agreed. Service level ratings met / exceeded. Regular formal feedback from users.
• KPA 6: Benchmarking. Analyses internal and external environment factors. Evaluates and reports on national and international trends and statistics. Designs and implements best practices implemented. Outputs: Identifies trends / opportunities for improvement. Best practices identified.
• KPA 7: Cost Optimisation & Budget Control. Forecasts annual capital & operational expenses. Manages costs against approved budget. Investigates methods to reduce / contain costs. Negotiates prices with Suppliers. Outputs: Accurate forecasts. Expenditure aligns with budget. Improved efficiency levels. Target savings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: B-degree or equivalent. A Postgraduate degree would be an advantage. MCIPS or CPIM qualification preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience as a category manager. At least 5 years management experience within the procurement profession (3 years at senior level) with diverse stakeholders. Product domain knowledge in ICT and/or Transport and/or Facilities Management. Working knowledge of SAP is advantageous. Extensive experience in category and commodity management.
• Other Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of procurement legislation and category-specific legislation (e.g., ICT Charter). Relevant technical experience related to category. Tact and diplomacy. Strong ethical principles and business acumen. Innovative thinker. Leadership and performance management. Relationships and Customer Service Orientation. Computer literacy and strategic sourcing. Buying process understanding.

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