Procurement Manager - Services (Gauteng) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Develop and implement procurement strategy for services category. This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communication between the Group and its service providers in managing in order to deliver services according to planned and unplanned requirements. The incumbent will be expected to minimize shortages and keep cost down by contracting to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, and safety.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Perform a mentorship role to Procurement officers, Contract Practitioners and Administrators
• Participate in recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

• Maintain and improve relationships with all key stakeholders
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction
• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and networks between customers and suppliers
• Resolve customer queries / complaints

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Category Management:

• Manage all procurement-related activities of third party spend within the Services category, including strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Identify, implement and maintain the relevant service contracts (ad hoc and committed spend) to support the business. 
• Achieve targeted cost savings, including effective negotiation processes with vendors  
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the respective supply markets, competitors and product/service innovations.
• Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the service category to improve business performance.

Vendor Management:

• Manage all aspects of the vendor rationalization strategy within the service category to support the business nationally, including vendor selection, compliance and performance.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers with a view to enhancing the customer experience.

Contract Management:

• Manage ALL contracts within the service category across its lifecycle, including terminations, renewals, extensions and re-assignments.

• Identify and manage risk to the business together with the cross-functional contracting team (Finance, Legal, Operations, Maintenance Engineering)

Innovation:

•  Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide efficiencies for the organisation

Management support:

• Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.

GROWTH

• Identify opportunities for improvements within the Procurement pipeline
• Drive improvement projects as required

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, SAP, Coupa)
• Understand Mining and Smelting process

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Global awareness, good business ethics, and an understanding of legal contracts.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Policies and Procedures, Systems analysis, Mathematics,
• Knowledge of B-BBEE Act and the Code of Good Practise

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma in Commerce, Engineering or Business Management
• 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience

Closing date: 7 June 2024