Senior Advisor Procurement G15

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a procurement professional to execute sourcing strategies and manage procurement processes for the assigned portfolio at Kusile Power Station, Mpumalanga. The role requires strong analytical capability, supplier relationship management and hands-on experience with SAP MM, spend analysis and contract management under NEC/FIDIC frameworks.

This permanent role requires the ability to lead initiatives, drive cost improvements and ensure compliance with procurement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sourcing/procurement experience.
• Experience in a technical environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement innovative procurement solutions.
• Ensure operational procurement best practices.
• Implement and manage efficient procurement processes, policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance and risk management; collaborate across functions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Education

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Procurement/Law/Commerce

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Mergers and Acquisitions

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide specialised procurement services for the execution of sourcing and procurement strategies, policies, standards, processes to source and procure goods, services according to the assigned portfolio for commodities and/or capital infrastructure in a most effective and efficient way.This is a permanent position that requires 1X candidate and is located at Mpumalanga, Kusile Power Station.

Behavioural

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Motivating teams
• Coaching

Knowledge

• Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) materials management module
• Spend analysis
• Strategic commodity/projects sourcing
• Procure to pay - process
• Financial analysis
• Industry and market analysis
• Commodity and supplier profiling (commodity management)
• Sourcing/ procurement strategy formulation and implementation
• Negotiation strategy development and implementation
• Supplier relationship management
• Demand forecasting and planning
• New Engineering Contract (NEC) family contracts
• The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) contract
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
• Communication and engagement
• Electronic board pack software

Skill

• Strategic thinking and decision making
• Relationship management
• Strong analytical
• Work and interact effectively at senior levels

1. Implement innovative, mutually beneficial solutions.
2. Ensure operational procurement best practices are implemented.
3. Implement and manage efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures.
4. Implement and monitor operational compliance and risk management.
5. Optimise cooperation between functions.
6. Provide training, coaching and mentoring to employees.

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”.

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Procurement/Law/Commerce at NQF7

with 360 credits

Minimum related Experience

5 Years related experience in a Sourcing/ Procurement or Technical Environment