Category Specialist : LPG at TotalEnergies

Activities

STRATEGIC SOURCING:

• Conduct RFP/EPP 
• Collect data on external factors such as market analysis - industry and market dynamics, and products/services trends including supplier financials and capabilities (products / services, quality levels), cost models; using available and defined sources of information + market reports, internet sources
• Work with the cross functional teams and TGP in the procurement of goods and services in order to optimise and obtain best possible return on investment (not always the cheapest possible solution)
• Define and implement sourcing strategies to ensure projects across multiple end users are delivered within timelines as per business plans and category and procurement strategies.
• Analyses external and internal drivers of the category profile and understand supply chain and TCO reduction opportunities, apply benchmarking and obtain targeted savings to load on AGORA
• Apply current sourcing tools and methodologies including execution of sourcing events with e-sourcing technology.
• Implement and realise 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
• Develops purchasing plans; updating as per progress and provide performance tracking reports to Category Manager

CONTRACT EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION: 

• Ensure contract coverage for all commodities within the ambit of the category 
• 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 TGSA HSSE, Legal and commercial aspects and ensure correct use of contract standard terms and application of industry terms and conditions. 
• Ensures the mechanics of the contracts, as well as the risks, are understood by all impacted stakeholders. 

SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: 

• Supports ongoing contract management, including compliance to contractual terms by the suppliers; management of contract expiry and renegotiation of contracts
• Coordinates 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.
• Proposes and applies incentive schemes and penalties to drive and improve performance.
• Facilitates 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 

RFP / RFQ MANAGEMENT: 

• Manage and ensure effective execution of the Tenders within the prescribed policies and procedures and within defined project timelines 
• Manage the tender process, ensure prequalification of suppliers (including compliance to HSSE 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 prepare presentations to Tender Committee. 

GENERAL: 

• Apply policies and procedures in compliance with the government laws, ensure suppliers adhere to TGSA code of ethics 
• Enhance B-BBEE rating through ensuring buying from B-BBEE compliant suppliers and obtaining the set targets

Candidate Profile

• A relevant recognised Bachelor of Commerce /or B-Tech degree or equivalent degree/Diploma preferably purchasing or logistics from a recognised tertiary institution 
•  CIPS qualification advantageous 
• Minimum of 2 years procurement experience and strategic sourcing experience gives an added advantage 
• Knowledge of developing Sourcing strategies and execution of Tendering process a prerequisite; 
• Good analytical skills and reporting capability are essential 
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, high personal integrity, excellent presentation and strong English communication skills, both written and oral. 
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision and Projects) ; SAP System ; e-Procurement / e-Sourcing

Additional Information

HSE:

• 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