Head: Supply Chain Management at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

• Accountable for the implementation of tactical work plans, formulate associated procedures and ensure the development and effective implementation of supply chain management initiatives intended to secure a total cost of ownership reduction for the SABS and to embed supply chain compliance and best practice in accordance with the applicable statutory and legislated protocols with the objective to achieve year-on-year improvement it total cost, quality and service delivery.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION

• Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Business Management or related field (NQF Level 8)
• MCIPS registration is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years relevant work experience in Supply Chain Management (Operational Level)
• 3 years senior managerial experience (Senior Managerial Level)
• 5 years managerial experience (Managerial Level)
• Proven track record of overseeing supply chain sourcing, negotiation, contracting, purchasing, supply chain management, inventory management and supplier payment processing at corporate level (Operational Level)

Duties and Responsibilities    
Strategic Management

• Lead development/management/execution of SABS SCM strategy & provide input into overall strategy, policy & decision-making.
• Ensure SCM strategy aligns with all sub-divisions via strategic work plans.
• Set/drive comprehensive goals & objectives supporting SABS strategy.
• Ensure effective management of full SCM value chain (internal/external) per SABS strategy.
• Lead/ensure establishment, maintenance & improvement of SOPs, policies & guidelines for SCM with CFO & Executives.
• Develop Centre of Excellence balancing technical know-how & customer/stakeholder needs.
• Ensure productivity measured effectively vs set objectives.
• Ensure SCM meets objectives & implement corrective actions where not achieved.\
• Develop/execute SCM strategies reducing total cost of ownership.
• Develop/execute strategies for supplier & enterprise development per legislation.
• Provide leadership & build strong team aligned to mission, vision, values & objectives, instilling trust/credibility.

Operational Management

• Develop/execute SCM Operational Plan meeting capacity/requirements per overall plans.
• Convert divisional operational plans into activities/targets supporting growth.
• Manage operating model & continuously improve for business enhancement.
• Ensure SCM objectives met via performance management/measurement.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on SCM protocols/processes.
• Organise/manage SCM resources to maximise productivity & customer satisfaction.
• Ensure alignment between SCM team goals/actions & business units.
• Communicate team progress & achievements to EXCO.
• Continuously assess internal improvement areas & develop implementation plans.
• Develop annual Integrated Demand Plans & report to authorities.
• Communicate SCM trends/results for commodities/categories to Business Unit Managers.
• Provide strategic reporting to EXCO/committees enabling decision-making.
• Oversee travel management company & insurance contracts.
• Develop/implement an effective/efficient contract management system.
• Review/authorise contractual supplier arrangements per Delegation of Authority.
• Engage business to improve requirement scoping, understand needs & manage expectations/turnaround times.
• Track/deliver forecasted vs actual savings with category specialists.
• Track/report non-compliance & deviations.
• Oversee & drive stores strategic management framework.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Mitigate SCM risk profile through fraud controls, risk-prevention principles & sound governance/compliance tools.
• Coordinate/maintain quality risk management per regulatory requirements.
• Monitor legislative/regulatory changes & implement operational controls.
• Support/provide evidence for internal/external audits & Accreditation needs.
• Oversee maintenance/enforcement of service-level agreements to minimise risk & ensure continuity.
• Ensure team adherence to laws, policies & SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury, BBBEE & SABS policies incl Code of Ethics.

Financial Management

• Lead financial performance & efficiency in SCM service delivery.
• Develop/manage financial planning, forecasting & budgeting for SCM initiatives per business strategy.
• Provide input for annual budget aligned to operational/strategic plans.
• Ensure effective budget implementation/management/monitoring & report variances.
• Ensure deployment of proper financial controls.

People Management

• Lead/manage SCM by providing vision clarity; prioritising resources; aligning team; managing non-performance; driving customer-centric culture; setting/cascading KPAs; inspiring commitment; encouraging support; enabling development opportunities.
• Proactively manage direct reports to meet SCM strategic objectives.
• Maintain strong human-capital performance through engagement, empowerment, skills development, talent attraction/retention & succession planning.
• Ensure all staff trained/developed incl mentorship & coaching.
• Maintain environment of integrity/ethics & integrate values into all processes/practices.
• Implement learning culture.
• Develop/execute cluster technical & leadership skills strategies with Human Capital.
• Act as change champion for SCM-wide change, culture & diversity programmes.

Stakeholder Management

•  Identify/resolve internal system/procedural barriers to improve customer service.
• Build/maintain strong internal/external stakeholder relationships for expectation management, knowledge sharing, integration & reputation management.
• Represent/participate in committees/task teams when required.
• Convene/chair/attend meetings & present performance/business info to stakeholders.
• Provide technical support/advocacy on SCM matters.
• Liaise/build relationships with SABS clients/service providers to ensure service standards met.
• Analyse/manage/resolve operational complaints through timeous resolution/escalation & develop mechanisms to resolve recurring issues & share lessons.
• Align SCM activities across divisions ensuring coordinated engagements.
• Analyse queries & develop mechanisms to resolve common issues & share lessons across SABS.
• Ensure documentation of all stakeholder engagements for future continuity

Deadline:21st December,2025