Senior Sourcing Manager x 6 (2705) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Commence, Business, Public Management  (NQF Level 7).
• Min 8 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 3 years management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement Category Management strategies

• Manage the implementation of Organisation Annual Demand Plan.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership on supply chain management activities and develop an overall supply management strategy. 
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and supplier selection.
• Establish procurements strategies and methods to facilitate sector specific transformation strategies.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s goals and regulations.
• Anticipate future needs and trends in supply chain management, ensuring sustainability and adaptability in the face of changes.
• Continuously improve supply chain management to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Forecast future supply needs based on historical data, trends, and strategic plans, ensuring timely availability of resources
• Proactively identify risks related to the supply chain management and develop contingency plans.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure continuity during emergencies or unexpected disruptions.
• Conduct financial analyses to assess the cost-effectiveness of supply chain management initiatives and procurement decisions
• Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Engage with key stakeholders to align activities with broader organisational objectives.
• Encourage and adopt innovative practices and technologies that enhance supply chain management processes.
• Ensure that all supply chain management activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare regular reports detailing supply chain management performances, cost savings, and strategic goals.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to ethical standards.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and benchmarks to improve supply chain management processes.
• Lead initiatives to streamline supply chain management processes, reduce cost, and improve service delivery levels

Demand and Acquisition process for engineering and non-engineering

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to advise and engage line function partners to comply and align to procurement best practices.
• Lead high level negotiations with procurement partners and suppliers and establish collaborative stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to maximise the organisation’s influence and to develop and implement procurement arrangements and initiatives that deliver optimal value for money outcomes.

Performance management within the supply chain management team

• Develop and manage performance-based scorecards to manage and ensure continuous improvement of the SCM value chain.
• Establish key performance indicators and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit and performance of all procurement activity and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers.

People management    

• Manage and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to the SCM staff.
• Manage own and staff productivity and deliverables in an effective manner and assume a supervisory role.
• Provide direction and management to the direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.