Supply chain / Procurement Solutions Analyst (SAP MM, Ariba, Pilog, master-data, projects) at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• Responsible for driving the transformation of procurement operations through a combination of process improvements, well defined work instructions, training manuals, technology enablement and continuous development of value-added services and solutions.
• Experience in procurement control, procurement applications, master-data management and operational contract management is required.

Education / Requirements:

• 3-year degree / diploma (NQF level 6) preferably in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Information Management or Business Commerce.
• 5 Years of transformational programme and project management experience, at least 2 years of which should have been in Procurement.
• Proven experience and success in the delivery of business process optimisation initiatives in large corporates.
• Preferential Procurement Framework Act, NDP, NIPC, ICT sector guides and B-BEEE codes

Preference will be given to:

• CIPS or equivalent purchasing and supply chain qualification.
• Prince2, PMP or equivalent project methodology

Experience required:

• Experience in SAP Ariba, SAP MM, SRM as well as on Pilog/Infinity is essential.
• Previous exposure in a company that offers services not just material or stock.
• Project Management.
• Procurement Source to Pay
• Procurement Process mapping skills and experience
• Compilation of training manuals, user specifications and Work Instructions.
• Bill of quantities (BOQ) compilation & negotiation. 
• Robotic process automation (RPA) skills and automation experience.
• Management experience
• Must have a track record of building and managing internal and external business relationships. 

Responsibilities include:

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies, drive automation and to streamline solutions in procurement.
• Write CR’s and functional specifications, be able to test solutions and write and present training manuals.
• Facilitate, drive and implement procurement best practices and standards
• Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of plans in alignment with the overall KPI framework.
• Track SLA’s and implement amendments/additional measurements when needed.
• Project manage procurement related transformational projects/solutions/initiatives across the company.
• Support Procurement audit reviews and mitigate any audit findings.
• Identify risks and implement controls proactively.