Procurement Business Partner : Corporate Services

South African National Blood Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the non-profit sector is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to enhance their corporate services. This role involves developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for complex commodities, ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership while aligning with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of procurement legislation. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact procurement efficiency and stakeholder engagement, driving excellence in service delivery within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a category manager.
• 5 years management experience in procurement, with senior level exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term category plans for procurement.
• Integrate and coordinate category specific supply chain management processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to details

Planning

Problem solving

Customer Service Orientation

Leadership

Negotiation Strategies

Performance management

Education

Bm Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate degree

MCIPS or CPIM qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Business Partner: Corporate Services

Listing reference: sanbs_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 February

Position summary

Industry: Non-Profit & Voluntary Sector

Job category: Purchasing

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

Remuneration: R 1,,.00

EE position: No

Introduction

The incumbent will develop and implement long-term category plans to enable procurement of assigned mission critical, highly complex and technical, cross functional, globally sourced commodities at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership, while supporting effective business strategy.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

1. KPA 1: Develop And Maintain Appropriate Category Specific Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies.
2. KPA 2: Integrate And Coordinate Category Specific Supply Chain Management Process.
3. KPA 3: Develop And Maintain Appropriate Category Specific Supply Chain Negotiation Strategies.
4. KPA 4: Strategic Sourcing Of Materials.
5. KPA 5: Service Level Agreements.
6. KPA 6: Benchmarking.
7. KPA 7: Cost Optimisation & Budget Control.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Cognitive: Analytical thinking and attention to details, Planning, Organising and Monitoring, Judgement and Decision making, Problem solving.

Personal: Ethical behaviour, Excellence Orientation, Resilience and management, Customer Service Orientation, Relationship Building Skills.

Professional Technical: Business and Financial Acumen, Category Management, Contract Management Skills, Computer Literacy, Master Strategic Sourcing, Buying, Business process understanding, Leadership, Decisive, Performance management, Situational leadership.

Education: Bm Degree or equivalent. A Postgraduate degree would be an advantage. MCIPS or CPIM qualification preferred.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements: A minimum of 3 years' experience as a category manager. At least 5 years management experience within the procurement profession of which 3 should be of senior level in the public or private sector and have experience in an environment where a high level of interface with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers is required. Product domain knowledge in ICT and or Transport and or Facilities Management. Working knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage. Extensive experience in category and commodity management.

Other Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of procurement legislation, Understanding of legislation related to the category (ICT, or Facilities Management or Transport) e.g. ICT Charter, Relevant technical experience related to category, Tact and diplomacy, Strong ethical principles, strong ability to influence, high business acumen innovative thinker.