Procurement Specialist – Goods and Capex at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To perform Group spend analysis, identify opportunities, implement initiatives to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership for assigned category of commodities through tenders and contracts.

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 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

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:

• Identify and implement the strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.
• Identify, implement and maintain the relevant commodity 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 assigned commodities to improve business performance.

Vendor Management:

• Manage all aspects of the vendor rationalization strategy within the assigned commodities 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 assigned commodities across it’s lifecycle, including terminations, renewals, extensions and re-assignments.
• Identify and manage risk to the business together with the cross-functional contracting team (Finance, Legal, Business Units, 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 

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Increase BBBEE spend
• Initiate Enterprise Development and Preferential Procurement opportunities

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Knowledge:

• Understanding of legal contracts.
• Understanding of market dynamics of assigned commodities
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Policies and Procedures, Systems Analysis, Mathematics,
• Knowledge of Mining Charter, B-BBEE Act and the Code of Good Practise.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

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

Closing Date: 17 November 2023