Project Sourcing Manager Global Grade 12

Barloworld Power Angola; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in energy solutions based in Gauteng seeks a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role requires 6-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or project management, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will manage contract compliance, drive sourcing strategies, and engage in commercial negotiations within the Electric Power industry. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in supplier relationships are essential for achieving financial targets and project success.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in Strategic sourcing, Procurement, or Project Management.
• Proven track record on commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Experience with suppliers within the Electric Power industry.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities.
• Manage projects contracts to ensure compliance and value.
• Achieve financial targets for BWP projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Postgraduate MBA or related business management qualification

Job description

Key outputs

Project Sourcing Execution

• Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within Power Solutions following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain
• Execute Project sourcing strategy and implement the relevant policies and procedures for cost effective and efficient strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Support the transformation agenda by identifying and improving the Project supplier database and by incorporating and implementing ESD strategy as per the agreed strategy.
• Execute sourcing events e.g. RFX as required per defined and approved Project sourcing strategy.
• Identify Project opportunities to leverage economies of scale and develop proposals and recommendations for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business.
• Contribute to business initiatives that are designed to improve supply chain efficiency, maintain product quality standards, and reduce costs. Track market price and demand indices that influence the sourcing of the commodity in the market.
• Conduct internal & external project profiling.
• Develop commodity should-cost model where required as part of the sourcing strategy to extract value from the supply market.
• Develop commodity sourcing project charter for each sourcing event
• Develop supplier performance clauses by engaging with relevant Project team members
• Establish cross‑functional team from business stakeholders for each Project for providing broad‑based approach in executing business requirement to ensure inclusive total solution

Drive the upstream supply chain in terms of lead times so that project deliverables are met

Customer Bid Development

• Support and enable the customer bid development team.
• Support and enable bid / tender pricing model.
• Support and enable bid/ tender in terms of procurement and commercial requirements.

Category Financial Targets

• Achieve the agreed financial targets for the BWP projects.
• Drive the realisation of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the budgeting process by providing goods and service pricing and unit rates.

Project Contract Management

• Manage projects contracts to ensure the business meets its contractual obligations and derives the desired value.
• Implement Contract compliance monitoring
• Identify and manage risks that may arise through the operation of the contract and implement agreed financial and operational controls.
• Support fact‑based negotiation by providing information on quality, delivery, and price and compile regular reports demonstrating cost savings.

Qualification, Experience And Competencies

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification e.g. Engineering / Quantitative Surveyor/ Project Management / Supply Chain Management / Procurement

Advantageous

• Postgraduate MBA or equivalent related business management qualification
• Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably)

Note: Valid Driver’s license, Valid Passport

Essential

• 6 –10 years in Strategic sourcing / Procurement / Project Management in the construction, high tech engineering or related built environment
• Proven track record on commercial negotiation and contract management
• Proven track record of strategic supplier relations management
• Established networks within engineering or built environment
• Engaging at senior management level

Advantageous

• Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams, while successfully delivering on benefits and capability building agenda
• Experience with suppliers and supply chains within the Electric Power industry
• Core Analytical Thinking (L2)
• Judgement (Includes decision making) (L3)
• Problem solving (L3)
• Ethical behaviour (L3)
• Verbal and written communication (L3)
• Influencing and Negotiation (L2)
• Conflict management (L2)
• Assertiveness (L3)
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal sensitivity (L3)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to collaborate, network and build relationships
• Technical Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing networks within Project environment
• Well versed in B-BBEE codes, supplier management requirements and tender processes