Head of Procurement at Sasria

Job Advert Summary

• The Head of Procurement will be responsible for procurement- governance, legislation and compliance management duties, while working in close contact with the Procurement team and internal Stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary 3-year Diploma/ Degree (Commerce/ Supply Chain/ Business) or related procurement qualification.
• Related Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• MCIPS certification an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• At least a minimum of 8-10 years’ proven working experience in supervising/managing others within procurement or supply chain management.
• Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• Strong Commercial acumen, exceptional eye for details, including experience in leading negotiations.
• Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment

• Contribute towards the development of company’s strategic plans.
• Compile and present departmental strategy for Exco review and input into broader organisational strategy.
• Ensures that financial transactions, policies and procedures meet short- and long-term business objectives and regulatory body requirements.
• Identification of departmental risks and implementing departmental risk management strategy.

Operational

• Monitor all procurement activities.
• Market analysis plus total supplier base management.
• Report to the executive management team.
• Procurement department internal and external reporting on KPIs
• Ensure sourcing decisions are made in accordance with approved strategies.
• Ensure Supplier bidding / selection in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedures and enforce implementation.
• Ensure early Supplier involvement in cost management initiatives to ensure achievement of associated targets.
• Developing and implement procurement strategies and methodologies.
• Manage and structure the company’s relationship with the supply base.
• Perform and monitor Supplier evaluation.
• Enforce and regulate transactional processes in accordance with both Policies and Procedures.
• Interaction with Sasria’s procurement function
• Interaction with Business departments on critical procurement matters to ensure improved procurement efficiencies.

Policy and Governance

• Review and implement Procurement-related policies. This includes Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) policies.
• Ensure that all governance structures both within the department and at corporate level are operational.
• Ensure business is kept abreast with Procurement practices.
• Manage procurement-related risks.

Sustainable Development

• Develop and implement Enterprise & Supplier Development strategies and initiatives.
• Promote transformation through procurement best practices and policies e.g. B-BBEE and PPPFA.
• Review and support local content strategies.

 Budgeting and financial responsibilities

• Execute the Budgeting and Forecasting process for Sasria.
• Manage the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure within set parameters.
• Prepare reports for Board and Board Committee Packs Contribute towards the business Strategic Planning.

People Management

• Ensure that annual performance objectives are set and understood by team members.
• Development areas identified and career development plans in place for team members.
• Manage team performance, ensuring that non-performance is dealt with accordingly and to achieve individual and organization goals and objectives.
• Developing a skilled team capable of assisting Sasria with the achievement of its objectives.
• Identify resourcing needs and participate in the recruitment of staff.
• Ensure that all staff are trained, skilled and that their expertise is fully applied.
• Ensure that working environment contributes improving staff morale and increased productivity.