Executive Manager:Contract & Demand Mgmt at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Accountable for liaising with end users, legal, category management and tactical sourcing teams to review, manage and report contracts and Demand Management.
• Responsible for monitoring category management plans against requirements and risks/issues
• Responsible for monitoring of contracts compliance for the Organisation

Position Outputs

• Integrated Demand Planning & Forecast Accuracy - Drive the development, consolidation, and accuracy of the integrated demand plan to support optimal procurement, supply chain, and financial objectives.
• Policy, Process & Framework Development - Develop and maintain demand management policies, standard operating procedures, and frameworks to ensure effective, standardised practices across the business.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Escalation Management - Facilitate collaboration with end users, finance, legal, SCM, and other key stakeholders, serving as the point of escalation to resolve demand management challenges.
• Compliance & Legislative Requirements - Ensure demand management processes comply with relevant legislative requirements and internal governance frameworks.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting - Lead the preparation, analysis, and communication of monthly and quarterly demand management status reports to inform strategic decisions.
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) & Contractual Alignment - Oversee and monitor adherence to SLAs and frameworks to achieve savings targets while ensuring business objectives are met.
• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation - In collaboration with the department’s continuous improvement function: identify, implement, and drive continuous improvements to demand management processes, systems, and integration across the organisation
• Risk Management & Audit Readiness - Lead demand risk assessments, ensure audit readiness for demand management processes, and maintain proactive liaison with external stakeholders where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Purchasing, Supply chain, Economics or Industrial Engineering (NQF 7) is required, MBA or related postgraduate qualification will be an advantage,
• Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in a large enterprise with a complex procurement
• Knowledge operations environment or complex business processes of which at least 5-7 years’ experience at a senior managerial level, Head of Department experience in a Procurement department will be an advantage, Procurement Legislation experience will be an advantage, CIPS membership advantage.

Competencies

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Strategic Thinking Translates strategies into measurable goals and objectives to achieve the organisations’ vision.
• Commercial Awareness Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business; is aware of developments in organisational structures, economics, and politics where relevant Innovating Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them
• Inspirational Leadership Inspiring People Inspires, motivates, and empowers team members to do their best
• Managing Talent Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team.
• Leading Change Manages and directs change initiatives.
• Embracing Diversity Manages and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace.
• Business Performance and Delivery Lead Business Performance Manages the business to be more efficient and effective
• Strategic Decision Is decisive and takes full Making accountability for decisions
• Business Acumen Understands and deals with various business situations using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise
• Analysing Thinks in a systemic way and is open to new approaches
• Relationship Management Communicating Effectively Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner
• Collaborating and Networking Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations goals and objectives.
• Service Orientated Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind
• Persuading and Influencing Identifies and influences key decision makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a strong personal impression that leads to buy in from others
• Corporate Governance & Compliance Leading Governance Always work in the best interest of the organisation and aligns business practices to the ethical obligations and good corporate governance.

Deadline:24th July,2025