Procurement Practitioner - Services at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To analyse, report on and administer the Samancor Chrome Group Tenders and contracts.

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 

• Liaise with Samancor Chrome stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve relationships with Samancor Chrome stakeholders.
• Provide customer service and ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice   throughout the Samancor Chrome environment.
• Resolve customer queries / complaints.
• Maintain and improve relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Tenders:

• Determine customer requirements and research market, Services, and suitable suppliers.
• Compile tender documents and proposed contracts.
• Prepare, coordinate the adjudication of tenders within mandate.
•  Negotiate final terms and conditions in conjunction with internal Customers and external Suppliers.
• Conduct supplier site audits for compliance to Commercial and SHEQ requirements.

Contract Management and Administration:

• Maintain Group Contracts on behalf of Samancor Chrome according to procedure.
• Verify and compare supplier contract price amendments according to market related indices.
• Maintain contractual documentation and systems (Coupa, SAP)
• Handle contract queries from all stakeholders, follow-up, liaise and provide feedback.

Group Spend Analysis:

• Analyse spends on assigned commodities and make recommendations for improvements.

Reporting:

• Compile Contract Portfolio strategy document.
• Compile performance report to track, monitor and achieve saving targets on areas of responsibility.

GROWTH 

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

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Managing Work
• Initiative
• Safety Awareness
• 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 Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of Contract Management
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of the Mining Charter and BBBEE  

Requirements
Minimum qualifications: 

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