Supplier Manager at Momentum

Role Purpose    

• Build and manage relationships with suppliers that delivers value to our clients through the ongoing relationship with Multiply

Requirements    
Qualifications

• Bcom or Degree in commerce

Experience

• 3-5 Years’ experience in Supplier Management
• Understanding of Merchandising, Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Create and implement supplier management strategies that deliver value for Multiply and our clients as well as for the suppliers.
• Accountable for inbound supply chain from suppliers, ensuring compliance and order requirements are fulfilled in lien with company standards.
• Ensure merchandise is delivered in line with service level agreements to ensure client satisfaction.
• Build and leverage networks to acquire suppliers that deliver on the business strategy through negotiation and relationship building.
• Act as key contact to suppliers to ensure ongoing relationship management, service management and supplier management.
• Continuously review and improve the usability of products and services rendered by using usage and feedback metrics.
• Pursue cost saving goals by unlocking additional value from existing and new suppliers aligned to our business strategy and client value proposition.
• Negotiate and analyse contractual agreements with supplier to ensure compliance with internal standards, governance and terms.
• Identify, control and manage risks that may have a negative impact on the contract performance.
• Responsible for tracking, approving and analysing spend to support the driving of commercial value from the contract.

ENGAGE WITH CLIENT IN A CLIENT CENTRIC MANNER CLIENT SERVICES

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

SELF- MANAGEMENT AND TEAMWORK PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development

CONTRIBUTE TO FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND PLANNING FINANCE 

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    
Business Acumen

• Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drives business success; and how they impact on the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group.

Client Commitment

• Anticipates, meets and exceeds client’s needs by creating long lasting relationships that support the client value proposition, supports their financial wellness and ensures client centricity.

Drive For Results

• Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.

Leads Change And Innovation

• Actively leads change, does what is right for the business and drives continuous improvement through innovation.

Colloboration

• Prioritizes the business interests of MMI and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions.

Impact And Influence

• Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within MMI and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of MMI.

Self-Awareness And Insight

• Manages self and relationships with others effectively and provides perspective in difficult situations.

Diversity And Inclusiveness

• Is sensitive to individual and cultural similarities and differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.