Sourcing Manager: CAPEX and Energy POC - Brits at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing and Tender Management

• Development and execution of strategic sourcing strategy and plan for Capital Expenditure projects in alignment with company objectives and budgetary constraints.
• Conduct spend analysis and develop category and savings plans.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process.
• Ensure alignment with Bridgestone procurement policy, procedures, and regulatory
• requirements ensuring adherence to ethical and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for cost savings, process enhancements, and innovation.

2. Savings Implementation

• Deliver on the savings plan and track on results.
• Manage the sourcing process to ensure savings target is met.
• Understand and Manage TCO.
• Understanding of Incoterms, Exchange Rate, Forward Cover, etc.
• Negotiate and manage supplier Payment terms.

3. Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage Pricing negotiations and Price Locks with suppliers according to policy and procedures.
• Manage Supplier lead times and performance according to policy and procedures.
• Develop supplier KPIs with stakeholders and cross functional teams.
• Ensure supplier performs according to KPIs and expectations to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risk.

4. Supplier Performance Management.

• Identify and qualify potential suppliers/vendors for CAPEX-related goods and services, conducting comprehensive supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Coordinate and ensure monthly supplier meetings are taking place.
• Manage and Report back on supplier performance on a monthly basis.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Effective communication with Stakeholders.
• Manage effective cross functional teams throughout the sourcing process.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal, to understand project requirements and ensure procurement needs are met effectively aligned with turnaround time.

6. Contracts Management

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to optimize value, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure suppliers have contracts/SLAs in place following sourcing activities.
• Ensure Contracts are tracked and reviewed as required.
• Manage the contracts register and update all stakeholders.
• Ensure effective and measurable KPIs are included in contracts.
• Conduct regular check-in meetings with the team to ensure they are engaged.

Requirements:

• Analytical Skills
• Excellent Communication
• Project Management Skills
• Strong and Effective Negotiations
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer satisfaction
• Supplier Management

Education:

• BCOM/ Degree in Procurement /Accounting/Engineering/Strategy/Logistics/Supply Chain Management is a requirement.
• CIPS/SAPICS qualification an advantage
• Project Management qualification an advantage
• Experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial industry an advantage
• Experience in strategic sourcing and tender management a requirement

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 Years’ experience in Procurement/ Logistics/Inventory Management
• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in Capex and Energy POC sourcing
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, process improvements, and value-added solutions in Capex and Energy POC procurement
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to Capex and Energy POC procurement and supply chain management
• Proficiency in procurement software/tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience an added advantage
• Advanced Excel experience will be an added advantage
• Technically strong, analytical, strong negotiation and communication skills
• Commodity Management experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in Imports and Oversees procurement will be an added advantage