Head: Tactical Sourcing (12921) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT TACTICAL SOURCING STRATEGY

• Provide strategic and tactical techniques that will deliver efficiencies in the demand management
• Drive and implement Tactical Sourcing strategy.
• Provide strategic direction to the tactical sourcing sections in terms of defining objectives, strategy and development of business models to be implemented to achieve operational efficiencies
• Influence SCM policies  and procedures
• Deliver value and foster business partnership for the effectiveness of the organisation.
• Ensure that the tactical sourcing strategies, methods and policies are integrated, aligned and implemented to deliver value for money.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to reduce volumes , minimise risks and procurement costs
• Track and report on the achievement of business units objectives.
• Execute Continuous Improvement projects to support SCM business goals and objectives.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Continuously improve sourcing strategies and methods.
• implement continuous improvements management strategies of service panels / enablement agreements 
• Manage the sourcing of deals, contract, delivery and quality for a complete procurement cycle.
• Drive implementation of SCM Technology improvement strategy
• Work with other members of the Operations Leadership team to develop and implement initiatives to reduce transaction costs, consolidate volume and create efficiency.
• Ensuring that costs saving benefits are realized through rigorous negotiations.
• Directly contribute to the Procurement cost savings goal through process efficiency.
• Ensures follow through of project support through managing the product supply sourcing.
• Oversee and manage operations business flow processes in line with the strategic & tactical sourcing deliverables, implementing remedial steps where and when necessary.
• Reviews and negotiates supplier contracts, sub-contractor agreements and other terms and conditions.
• Ensure optimal integration of functions and strategies in order to achieve the business unit objectives.
• Solve complex problems in which analysis of data or situations require in-depth evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with the SABC’s supply management policies, procedures, standards and governance applicable to the management of the Department’s portfolio of commodities.
• Provide feedback and reports to Head of SCM regarding operational and strategic performance and statuses.
• Define and Implement digital transformation strategies to streamline and reduce procurement costs

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Implement organisational guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with SABC budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
• Manage the Business Unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational  Risk Framework (COSO Model):

• Governance and Strategy
• Risk Mitigation Plan
• Formulate Internal Control
• Communications
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitor and report on the operational and compliance risk pertaining to strategic and tactical sourcing.
• Develop and implement systems policies and procedures for the operations of procurement activities
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and adherence to the mandates and prescribed regulations and policies.
• Address Internal and External Audits and address gaps identified in the control environment through the execution of mitigation strategies.
• Check all business plans in the context of compliance to DAF and procedures.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Prevent the incurrence of fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, in order to ensure optimal deliver of strategic sourcing requirements and cost saving benefits.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with subordinates
• Implement Career Development Plans (CDP) for all subordinates.
• Build and develop skill capabilities within strategic and tactical Sourcing and to facilitate change management and coaching the staff member in adapting to news ways of working.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree in business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.
• Post Graduate Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification recommended

EXPERIENCE

• 8 years’ experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management of which 4 years should be on Management Level.