Snr Manager Mechanical Gasification at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To direct the development of a new approach to mechanical / electro-mechanical engineering, the contribution to development of project plans, and the coordination and execution of field engineering projects to meet the engineering wider strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the category in order to realise increased business value for Sasol by leveraging external spend, through a total cost of ownership reduction approach.
• Develop and implement a functional strategy for the category team.
• Continuously monitor and analyse the internal and external environments to identify opportunities and threats impacting Sasol's category sourcing strategies and contracts; adapt, continuously improve and update sourcing strategies and contracts to mitigate threats and capitalise on opportunities.
• Analyse the stakeholder landscape and proactively manage relationships to ensure support for and participation in processes to develop and implement sourcing strategies and contracts.
• Manage the translation of sourcing strategies into contract terms and conditions to increase business value.
• Lead and oversee the preparation, negotiation and administration all contracts within the portfolio in accordance with Sasol policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Categorise and manage relationships with strategic suppliers so as to minimise security of supply risks and unlock increased business value.
• Drive a culture of learning, growth, continuous improvement and Agility in the category team.
• Drive transformation and BBBEE improvement in Sasol's external spend by identifying and implementing preferential procurement and supplier localisation opportunities.
• Drive procurement efficiency improvement and risk reduction by implementing effective methods to maximise 'on-contract' and automated spend within the category.
• Manage talent within the category, including regular personal development and performance management discussions and reviews with team members.
• Ensure robust contract management and review; ensure that contracts in own category meet minimum Sasol standards and requirements.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree

Certificate

• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

Working Experience

• Experience: 12+ relevant years