Category Specialist- Construction and Engineering at TotalEnergies

Candidate Profile

As a Category Specialist- Construction and Engineering you will possess the following:

• Qualification : A relevant recognised Bachelor of Commence/Engineering or B-Tech degree or equivalent degree/Diploma preferably purchasing or logistics from a recognised tertiary institution + CIPS qualification
• Experience : Minimum of 5 years procurement experience with at least 3 years in strategic sourcing within Construction and Engineering environment gives an added advantage
• Skills : Good communicator and potential to lead ; Knowledge of developing Sourcing strategies and execution of Tendering process a prerequisite ; Good analytical skills and reporting capability are essential
• Key competencies should include strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, high personal integrity, excellent presentation and strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Tools : Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision and Projects) ; SAP System ; e-Procurement / e-Sourcing

Activities

As a Category Specialist- Construction and Engineering you will be responsible for the following activities:

STRATEGIC SOURCING

• Works with the business , cross functional teams and Group in the procurement of goods and services in order to optimise and obtain best possible offers
• Defines and Implement sourcing strategies to ensure projects across multiple end users are delivered within timelines as per business plans and category and procurement strategies.
• Analysing external and internal drivers of the category profile and understand supply chain and TCO reduction opportunities, apply benchmarking and obtain targeted savings
• Applies current sourcing tools and methodologies including execution of sourcing events with e-sourcing technology.
• Implements and realises value through effective strategic cost management utilising best in class methods and tools.
• Supports the due diligence in mitigating external supply risk from supplier selection through to contract execution and on-going supplier delivery
• developments of purchasing plans ; updating as per progress and provide performance tracking reports to Category Manager.

CONTRACT EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Responsible for defining contract strategies, drafting agreements; implementing longer term contracts / agreement with suppliers using defined indexes and defined supplier performance metrics
• Implements clear and concise supply contracts, which considers all Totalenergies SA HSSE, legal
• and commercial aspects and ensure correct use of contract standard terms and application of industry terms and conditions.
• Supports ongoing contract management, including compliance to contractual terms by the suppliers; management of contract expiry and renegotiation of contracts
• Ensures the mechanics of the contracts, as well as the risks, are understood by all impacted stakeholders.

SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Develop a list of key and strategic suppliers to be approved by the Local Contract Committee and Group Category Managers processes including coordinating SPM with end-user’s involvement; developing the assessment questionnaire.
• Facilitates the performance review process. Uses tools to drive analysis of a wide variety of performance information.
• Propose and apply incentive schemes and penalties to drive and improve performance.
• Facilitate development of mutually agreed performance improvement plans.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• To closely manage the relationship with internal customers and stakeholders, both within the framework of cross-functional category teams but also generally other internal stakeholders with relation to the category
• To proactively organise sessions with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to explore opportunities that can reduce cost and risk and drive innovation

TENDER MANAGEMENT

• Manage and ensure effective execution of the Tenders within the prescribed policies and procedures
• Manage the tender process and ensure prequalification of suppliers (including compliance to HSE requirements) and lead Supplier Evaluation Process.
• Chair all cross functional team meetings to actively manage the project timelines; communicate with the team members and other stake holders and lead presentations to Tender Committee.

HSSE:

• To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

GENERAL

• To appropriately apply policies and procedures in compliance with the government laws, ensure suppliers adhere to TSA code of ethics
• To enhance BBBEE rating through ensuring buying from BBBEE compliant suppliers and obtaining the set targets
• Stakeholder Management and Communication including project management of the CFT and work closely with Totalenergies Group Procurement (TGP) and other affiliates
• To report weekly and monthly to Category Manager on all purchasing activities
• Master data management include prequalification of suppliers
• Use of – SAP and other company systems (myeproc, ariba esourcing, agora )