Senior Advisor Procurement x2

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to execute sourcing strategies across its capital projects in Mpumalanga and Free State.

The role requires 5 years in sourcing/procurement or a technical setting, with a degree in procurement or related fields and SAP experience. Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree with 360 credits in procurement/commerce or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing/procurement or technical experience.
• Must be able to operate in a procurement environment and drive strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised procurement services for sourcing strategies and policies.
• Implement and manage procurement processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and cost optimization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Strong analytical

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Law/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Supply and Demand

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: G15Area of specialization: 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 Department: Group Capital Division, ProcurementBusiness Unit: GC AcquisitionLocation: Tutuka PS, Mpumalanga & Lethabo PS, Free State

Implement innovative, mutually beneficial solutions.

Ensure operational procurement best practices are implemented.

Implement and manage efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures.

Implement and monitor operational compliance and risk management.

Optimise cooperation between functions.

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.

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

Skills and Competencies Required

1) Behavioural:

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Motivating teams
• Coaching

3) 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

4) Skill

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