Procurement Practitioner – Goods and Capex at Samancor Chrome

About the job
PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

• To ensure optimal sourcing and timeous availability of Capital Goods and Services to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership across the company.
• Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles And Responsibilities

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, 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.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status us

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome Group, by engaging customers and end users regularly
• Maintain and improve relationships with Samancor Chrome stakeholders
• Resolve customer queries / complaints
• Maintain and improve relationships with key Suppliers
• Monitor Supplier performance through periodic evaluations
• Log non-conformance reports as and when necessary

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Purchasing Management
• Process and Administer all Capital Purchase Requisitions on Coupa system
• Prepare and coordinate Adjudications and Sourcing Award Recommendations within mandate
• Negotiate favourable commercial terms for all purchases with Internal customers and External Supplier
• Drive compliance against Samancor Master Terms and Conditions for all purchases
• Generate savings through negotiation, cost avoidance and economies of scale purchasing.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and procurement procedures
• Assist Business Unit’s with obtaining budget quotes
• Track and keep record of all purchases per project/WBS
• Ensure purchases are made within prescribed project budgets
• Function as liaison between Suppliers and End Users
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach during Request for Quote (RFQ) and Award stages of Purchasing Process
• Source new vendors and products by applying continuous improvement techniques
• Collaborate with Transformation and Business Unit personnel to drive and meet host community procurement targets
• Assist Accounts Payable Department with Invoice Queries
• Keep abreast of trends in market pricing and rates of exchange
• Perform all functions with highest level of integrity
• Identify areas for contract, consulting with fellow members of Strategic Sourcing team
• Assist immediate Supervisor to finalise contractual agreements and other ad hoc tasks
• Assist with placement of monthly orders for Ore Concentrates
• Facilitate creation of material codes for Ore’s
• Conduct supplier site audits for compliance to Commercial and SHEQ requirements
• Participate in monthly capital meetings with Business Units

Reporting

• Assist to complete weekly and monthly reports
• Monitor and report to BU’s status of orders and delivery

GROWTH 

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence
• Increase BBBEE spend
• Initiate Enterprise Development and Preferential Procurement opportunities

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement
• Deliver auditable benefits

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding
• Workplace Competencies

Skills: 

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Strong negotiation skills

Knowledge

• Understand the principles of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Understand the principles of Purchasing Management and Contract Administration
• Understand upstream and downstream supply chain processes
• Understand and apply basic principles of Project Management
• Understand and apply basic principles of Financial Management
• Understand and interpret Legal Terms and Conditions within Procurement context
• Understand the principles of the Mining Charter and BBBEE
• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrate analytical skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma of Commerce, Law, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional Qualifications

• CIPS/APICS Qualifications