Key Outputs
- Develop apprentices according to BWE and national requirements
- Drive knowledge assessments (DPC/ SGAs) and provide input into IDPs for artisans
- Perform training needs analyses and schedule employees in own region for development and gap closure
- Coordinate the development of artisans according to established training needs
- Prepare, communicate and manage annual training plans for Service in own region
- Manage Service DPC administration in own region
- Comply with BWE and OEM Audit requirements
- Develop artisan coaching capabilities
- Conduct institutional training as prescribed by the Learning Academy and according to national qualification requirements. Assessment, Coaching and development of learners and artisans
- Ensure Technical learning compliance with supplier standards
- Arrange and manage learning events
- Assess learners and Artisans to comply with national qualification requirements
- Lead Learner POP teams
Qualification, Experience and Competencies Minimum
- Registered / certified Artisan. Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) – “Red Seal”
- 4 years post trade experience
- Caterpillar Advanced Certified –advantageous
- Caterpillar Instructor Accreditation (CIAP) –advantageous
- ETDP NQ4, Certified Assessor and Moderator- advantageous
- Sound interpersonal relationship skills
- Computer Literate (MS Office & applicable caterpillar software applications)
- Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
- Applicable product knowledge
- Demonstrated practical and theoretical learning facilitation skill
- Technical Representative / Product Analyst / Technical Training Instructor experience is an added advantage
- Presentation skills
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Key Output
- Carry out Scheduled services, maintenance, and repairs on Earthmoving Equipment on customer
- Carry out Machine Inspections and Technical Analysis (TA’s) on machines or components, compile
- Efficiently trouble shoot and diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs to ensure optimal
- Maintain professional image when representing Barloworld Equipment
- Ensure safe work practice
- Maintain and work according to BWE Contamination Standards
- Ensure that the ultimate quality standards are maintained on the work performed according to OEM
- Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistent and sites or at Barloworld Equipment sites accurate reports with recommendations to the customers utilization and availability of machines standards accurately maintained
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
- Grade 12
- Qualified in relevant trade certificate (e.g. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) Red Seal
- Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience on Caterpillar machines.
- Machine specific technical knowledge and skills on Caterpillar Equipment systems.
- Good understanding of operation systems on Caterpillar equipment.
- Must be able to read and understand Caterpillar equipment system schematics (Electrical and Hydraulics).
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Good technical report writing
- Basic business and financial understanding
- Good command of Caterpillar SIS+ET
- Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on Caterpillar machines
- Applicable product knowledge
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
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Key Output
- Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance and repairs as per OEM requirements.
- Systematic and efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems problems and carry out
- repairs on earthmoving equipment on customer sites.
- Compile accurate customer machine reports that include failure analysis, condition, service,
- Machine Inspection Reports (MIR’s) and Technical Analysis reports (TA’s).
- Maintain professional image when representing BWE.
- Work on specific customer sites as per customer requirements when required.
- Ensure complying to safe work practices when working on machines.
- Maintain and control Contamination Control Standards.
- Responsible and Control of own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, etc.
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and
- accurately maintained (ISO standards)
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
- Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) NQF 3
- Machine specific technical knowledge and skills
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic technical report writing
- Basic business and financial understanding
- Some Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge
- Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
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Core purpose of the role
- The main purpose of this role is to support business and the strategic sourcing function in allocated Category by proactively seeking and implementing opportunities for value added procurement through modelling and analytical capabilities. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating improvements, streamlining processes, monitoring and benchmarking and remaining up to date with industry trends and relevant economic and business factors. The incumbent is also accountable for reporting and analysis to support savings initiatives, cost control and B-BBEE scorecard results. The incumbent is responsible for gathering of spend data from systems, cleaning/ classifying data, analysing data to develop key spend analysis outcome insights for the development of the sourcing strategy.
Key deliverables and outputs
- Sourcing Analysis and Value Delivery
- Facilitate improvement in category strategic sourcing, monitor industry trends and be aware of relevant economic and business factors which include benchmarking
- Proactively analyse data and detect areas with improvement potential.
- Drive the accurate calculation of net savings, savings baselines and benefits for all initiatives and projects executed in the allocated Category
- Prepare frequent updates and status reports with highlights.
- Update & enhance modelling and analysis tools & methodology
- Analyse current spend for category and Business Unit
- Advise and guide the business units in terms of their strategic sourcing spend and targets
- Generate reports and track actual procurement results against plan
- Prepare presentations regarding insights developed from data analysis to the management team.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process in interaction with other functions and manage the safe storage of data received and provided.
- Develop price trend for the Category and establish category price index.
- Engage in issue resolution and clarification
Category Sourcing Reporting
- Coordinate and implement the Category reporting cycle (e.g. scorecards, spend, savings, initiative tracking, market intelligence reports, Supplier relationship management, supplier performance, and Sustainable procurement) in coordination with business and the strategic sourcing team, ensuring a transparent process is in place.
- Produce reports on different Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
- Coordinate and drive the sequence of activities maximising accuracy and compliance.
- Drive improved performance through the deployment and reporting of meaningful performance indicators, ensuring alignment with strategic sourcing strategy and business objectives and measures.
- Support the category management team with necessary data preparation out of ERP systems
- Assess impact of changes in the reporting content and structure, coordinate the implementation of changes and manage stakeholders.
- Perform quality checks on data received in order to ensure accuracyBBBEE- Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development
- Report of operations compliance in terms of preferred supplier spend
- Perform B-BBEE scorecard spend analysis for the allocated Category on a monthly basis to ascertain company performance against its target.
- Internal customers
- Business Unit GM’s FM’s & Management Teams; Business Unit operational staff
- External stakeholders
- Supplier Commercial teams; Supplier Business owners
Academic qualifications
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in procurement or related field such as
- o Diploma in Transport Management/Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Engineering/ Finance/ Business/ Procurement/ IT and other relevant
Advantageous:
- Degree in relevant tertiary qualification
- Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably) - Refer CIPS Global Standard – Operational Level
- Note:
- Valid Driver’s license
- Maintaining Confidentiality is critical due to access to confidential information
Work experience
- One to Three Years in Procurement/Commercial/Finance/Operations
- Three to Five years in data analytics with exposure in strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
- Proven performance in managing reporting processes or systems, including process performance metrics
- Experience in working within cross-functional teams
- Engaging at Senior Management level
- Proven track record of applying modelling and analytical capabilities
Advantageous:
- Track record of supplier relations management
- Track record of experience in Category Industry
Knowledge
Essential:
- Sound knowledge of strategic sourcing trends and networks within the allocated Industry and Category
- Basic understanding of B-BBEE codes and supplier management requirements
- Sound knowledge of procurement, tender and contracting processes
- Basic understanding of business and Category related legislation i.e National Road Traffic Act, OHAS
- ERP software
- Basic understanding procurement within the Automotive and Logistics industry
- Business acumen
Advantageous:
- Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Act
- Lean training
- Project Management
Skills
Essential:
- Research and strong analytical skills to process data effectively, identify patterns and form conclusions
- Good communication skills to persuade and influence
- Well-developed report writing skills to ensure accurate reporting and feedback on performance measurements
- Strong interpersonal skills to network, negotiate and manage conflict
- Strong ability to interpret written and numerical information
- Well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills to analyse problems, identify trends and develop solutions
- Computer, technology and systems skills
- Ability to effectively document facts, chart information visually and write reports
- Ability to multi-task
- Computer literacy and MS Office skills
- Perform quality checks on data in the master data with respect to vendor, material and services master.
- Contract Management and Contract Negotiation
- Assist with drafting, reviewing and administrative management of contracts
- Assist in the analysis required to manage tender processes (RFI/Q/P) on behalf of customers
- Supplier Management – Supplier relationships and Supplier Performance Management
- Consolidate and report of supplier SLA performance
- BBBEE- Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development
- Report of operations compliance in terms of preferred supplier spend
- Perform B-BBEE scorecard spend analysis for the allocated Category on a monthly basis to ascertain company performance against its target.
- Internal customers
- Business Unit GM’s FM’s & Management Teams; Business Unit operational staff
- External stakeholders
- Supplier Commercial teams; Supplier Business owners
Academic qualifications
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in procurement or related field such as
- o Diploma in Transport Management/Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Engineering/ Finance/ Business/ Procurement/ IT and other relevant
Advantageous:
- Degree in relevant tertiary qualification
- Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably) - Refer CIPS Global Standard – Operational Level
Note:
- Valid Driver’s license
- Maintaining Confidentiality is critical due to access to confidential information
Work experience
- One to Three Years in Procurement/Commercial/Finance/Operations
- Three to Five years in data analytics with exposure in strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
- Proven performance in managing reporting processes or systems, including process performance metrics
- Experience in working within cross-functional teams
- Engaging at Senior Management level
- Proven track record of applying modelling and analytical capabilities
Advantageous:
- Track record of supplier relations management
- Track record of experience in Category Industry
Knowledge
Essential:
- Sound knowledge of strategic sourcing trends and networks within the allocated Industry and Category
- Basic understanding of B-BBEE codes and supplier management requirements
- Sound knowledge of procurement, tender and contracting processes
- Basic understanding of business and Category related legislation i.e National Road Traffic Act, OHAS
- ERP software
- Basic understanding procurement within the Automotive and Logistics industry
- Business acumen
- Advantageous:
- Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Act
- Lean training
- Project Management
Skills
Essential:
- Research and strong analytical skills to process data effectively, identify patterns and form conclusions
- Good communication skills to persuade and influence
- Well-developed report writing skills to ensure accurate reporting and feedback on performance measurements
- Strong interpersonal skills to network, negotiate and manage conflict
- Strong ability to interpret written and numerical information
- Well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills to analyse problems, identify trends and develop solutions
- Computer, technology and systems skills
- Ability to effectively document facts, chart information visually and write reports
- Ability to multi-task
- Computer literacy and MS Office skills
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Focus on analysing and solving problems with strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy
- Commitment to maintaining business awareness
- Passion for optimising business performance
- Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically
- Concerned about aligning with best practices
- Concern for communicating clearly
- Focus on getting things done
- Readiness to make and own decisions
Advantageous:
- Preference for planning and organising
- Preference for teamwork
- Customer centricity and focus
- Orientation towards growing & nurturing relationships
- Focus on convincing and persuading
- Remain resilient with stress and pressure
- Preference for thinking practically
- Focus on initiating action
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Core purpose of the role
- The core purpose of the role is to formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within the allocated Category following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain. The incumbent is responsible for conducting value opportunities assessment on the assigned category, formulate appropriate sourcing strategy, execute relevant sourcing event (e.g RFP), conduct fact-based negotiation, development and conclusion of agreement, manage supplier performance and tracking savings and spend compliance monitoring, and ensuring a consistent approach toward all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activities are within the procurement governance framework of the business. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that value for money is maximised and cost-savings are generated within the allocated Category. The incumbent is also responsible for building strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, facilitate collaborative negotiations approach to secure the best deals based on quality, delivery and price, and for tracking and reporting on performance against contractual agreements and business targets in area of responsibility. The incumbent is responsible to capture and challenge business needs and requirements to ensure lean demand and enabling innovative solutions from the supply market through continuous market analysis and minimise supply
Key deliverables and outputs
Category Sourcing Execution
- Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within the allocated Category following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain
- Execute Category sourcing strategy and implement the relevant policies and procedures for cost effective and efficient strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Support the transformation agenda by identifying and improving the Category supplier database and by incorporating and implementing ESD strategy as per the agreed strategy.
- Execute sourcing events e.g. RFX as required by defined and approved category sourcing strategy.
- Identify Category opportunities to leverage economies of scale and develop proposals and recommendations for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business.
- Contribute to business initiatives that are designed to improve supply chain efficiency, maintain product quality standards, and reduce costs. Track market price and demand indices that influence the sourcing of the commodity in the market.
- Evaluate and understand market conditions in order to contribute to competitive sourcing strategies and control costs.
- Conduct internal & external Category profiling.
- Develop commodity should-cost model where required as part of the sourcing strategy to extract value from the supply market.
- Develop commodity sourcing project charter for each sourcing event.
- Establish cross-functional team from business stakeholders for each commodity for providing broad-based approach in executing business requirement to ensure inclusive total solution,
Category Financial Targets
- Achieve the agreed financial targets for the strategic sourcing category.
- Drive the realisation of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in area of responsibility.
- Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at operational levels in allocated category
- Contribute to the budgeting process by providing goods and service pricing and unit rates.
Category Contract Management
- Manage Category contracts to ensure the business meets its contractual obligations and derives the desired value.
- Implement Contract compliance monitoring
- Identify and manage risks that may arise through the operation of the contract and implement agreed financial and operational controls.
- Support fact-based negotiation by providing information on quality, delivery, and price and compile regular reports demonstrating cost savings.
Monitor volume thresholds/economies of scale.
- Drive Continuous improvement through on-going engagements with exiting suppliers as well as potential new suppliers.
- Category Supplier Management
- Manage Category supplier relationships to capture relevant innovation and mitigate supply risks.
- Monitor Category supplier performance to ensure delivery on SLAs and compliance requirements.
- Ensure that the B-BBBEE credentials of suppliers are current.
- Build and maintain strong supportive and mutually beneficial relationships with operational and functional management and their suppliers in the allocated Category.
- Analyse and report on supplier trends to ensure relevance and market intelligence to the business.
- Reporting, Risk, Ethics and Compliance
- Implement and track performance indicators, benefits and cost reduction for the Category.
- Monitor compliance to the legal, regulatory and policy requirements in allocated Category.
- Identify and remove potential barriers to the successful implementation of category strategies.
- Contribute to the risk register and manage the Category strategic sourcing and supplier management risks.
- Produce, implement and maintain internal Category sourcing / supplier management documentation.
- Category Team performance and continuous improvement
- Ensure that the Category team has the requisite skills and experience.
- Manage the team in line with the business Integrated Employee Value Model and drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration with other parts of the business.
- Develop commitment and a culture of ethical behavior and practices.
- Internal customers
- General Managers, Senior Managers and Exco members in area of responsibility; business units and functional areas in Category
- External stakeholders
- Category Suppliers/Service Providers, Industry Organisations and Regulatory Bodies, Customers
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Academic qualifications
Essential:
- · Relevant Degree/ BTech such as BCom Commerce / Law / Engineering / Supply Chain Management/Transport & Logistics/ IT and other relevant degrees
- · Post Graduate Diploma or Honors Degree in Supply Chain or related field
Advantageous:
- · MBA or equivalent related business management qualification
- · Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably)
Note:
- Valid Driver’s license, Valid Passport
- Refer CIPS Global Standard - Management Level
Work experience
Essential:
- Six to ten years in strategic sourcing / Procurement / inventory management in the category or a commercial vehicle / logistics / transport / supply chain environment
- Proven track record of strategic supplier relations management
- Established networks within the relevant category
- Engaging at senior management level
- Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams, while successfully delivering on benefits and capability building agenda
Advantageous:
Knowledge
Essential:
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing networks within the allocated Industry and Category
- Well versed in B-BBEE codes, supplier management requirements and tender processes
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply chain management best practices and risks in allocated category such as counterfeiting, bribery and corruption, disruptive technologies, cyber attack
- Sound understanding of business and transport related legal and regulatory aspects governing the Category i.e National Road Traffic Act, OHAS, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Act, B-BBEE Act
- Basic financial and commercial acumen
- Basic understanding of techniques for stakeholder mapping, value stream analysis, cost modelling, network optimisation modelling
- Skills
Essential:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence, persuade and convince at all levels in the allocated category
- Strong negotiation skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to collaborate, network and build relationships across multiple functions, regions and cultures
- Well-developed EQ skills and sensitivity to diversity to deal with conflict
- Ability to interpret numerical information and do cost/price and Total Cost of Ownership Analyses
- Analytical thinking skills to analyse and diagnose requirements, assess potential and risks associated with supplier and market changes, interpret data, and solve problem through sound judgments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed timeframe through effective time management, planning and organisation skills;
- Computer, technology and systems skills i.e. ERP inventory / stock management software
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- A preference for translating strategy into action
- Commitment to behaving ethically and in line with organisational values
- Passion for optimising business performance
- Commitment to maintaining business awareness
- Focus on communicating clearly and convincingly
- Focus on getting things done
- Orientation towards growing and nurturing relationships
- Drive positive attitude
Advantageous:
- Focus on analyzing and solving problems
- Customer centricity and focus
- Concern for working within parameters
- Concern for aligning with best practice
- Resilience under stress and pressure
- Appreciation for challenging others with respect
- Preference for teamwork
Core purpose of the role
- The core purpose of the role is to formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within the allocated Category following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain. The incumbent is responsible for conducting value opportunities assessment on the assigned category, formulate appropriate sourcing strategy, execute relevant sourcing event (e.g RFP), conduct fact-based negotiation, development and conclusion of agreement, manage supplier performance and tracking savings and spend compliance monitoring, and ensuring a consistent approach toward all sourcing, purchasing and tendering activities are within the procurement governance framework of the business. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that value for money is maximised and cost-savings are generated within the allocated Category. The incumbent is also responsible for building strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, facilitate collaborative negotiations approach to secure the best deals based on quality, delivery and price, and for tracking and reporting on performance against contractual agreements and business targets in area of responsibility. The incumbent is responsible to capture and challenge business needs and requirements to ensure lean demand and enabling innovative solutions from the supply market through continuous market analysis and minimise supply
Key deliverables and outputs
- Category Sourcing Execution
- Formulate and execute sourcing strategies for commodities within the allocated Category following the defined Strategic Sourcing process to extract value from the spend using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach across the supply value chain
- Execute Category sourcing strategy and implement the relevant policies and procedures for cost effective and efficient strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Support the transformation agenda by identifying and improving the Category supplier database and by incorporating and implementing ESD strategy as per the agreed strategy.
- Execute sourcing events e.g. RFX as required by defined and approved category sourcing strategy.
- Identify Category opportunities to leverage economies of scale and develop proposals and recommendations for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business.
- Contribute to business initiatives that are designed to improve supply chain efficiency, maintain product quality standards, and reduce costs. Track market price and demand indices that influence the sourcing of the commodity in the market.
- Evaluate and understand market conditions in order to contribute to competitive sourcing strategies and control costs.
- Conduct internal & external Category profiling.
- Develop commodity should-cost model where required as part of the sourcing strategy to extract value from the supply market.
- Develop commodity sourcing project charter for each sourcing event.
- Establish cross-functional team from business stakeholders for each commodity for providing broad-based approach in executing business requirement to ensure inclusive total solution,
Category Financial Targets
- Achieve the agreed financial targets for the strategic sourcing category.
- Drive the realisation of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in area of responsibility.
- Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at operational levels in allocated category
- Contribute to the budgeting process by providing goods and service pricing and unit rates.
Category Contract Management
- Manage Category contracts to ensure the business meets its contractual obligations and derives the desired value.
- Implement Contract compliance monitoring
- Identify and manage risks that may arise through the operation of the contract and implement agreed financial and operational controls.
- Support fact-based negotiation by providing information on quality, delivery, and price and compile regular reports demonstrating cost savings.
- Monitor volume thresholds/economies of scale.
- Drive Continuous improvement through on-going engagements with exiting suppliers as well as potential new suppliers.
- Category Supplier Management
- Manage Category supplier relationships to capture relevant innovation and mitigate supply risks.
- Monitor Category supplier performance to ensure delivery on SLAs and compliance requirements.
- Ensure that the B-BBBEE credentials of suppliers are current.
- Build and maintain strong supportive and mutually beneficial relationships with operational and functional management and their suppliers in the allocated Category.
- Analyse and report on supplier trends to ensure relevance and market intelligence to the business.
- Reporting, Risk, Ethics and Compliance
- Implement and track performance indicators, benefits and cost reduction for the Category.
- Monitor compliance to the legal, regulatory and policy requirements in allocated Category.
- Identify and remove potential barriers to the successful implementation of category strategies.
- Contribute to the risk register and manage the Category strategic sourcing and supplier management risks.
- Produce, implement and maintain internal Category sourcing / supplier management documentation.
- Category Team performance and continuous improvement
- Ensure that the Category team has the requisite skills and experience.
- Manage the team in line with the business Integrated Employee Value Model and drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration with other parts of the business.
- Develop commitment and a culture of ethical behavior and practices.
- Internal customers
- General Managers, Senior Managers and Exco members in area of responsibility; business units and functional areas in Category
- External stakeholders
- Category Suppliers/Service Providers, Industry Organisations and Regulatory Bodies, Customers
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Academic qualifications
Essential:
- · Relevant Degree/ BTech such as BCom Commerce / Law / Engineering / Supply Chain Management/Transport & Logistics/ IT and other relevant degrees
- · Post Graduate Diploma or Honors Degree in Supply Chain or related field
Advantageous:
- · MBA or equivalent related business management qualification
- · Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably)
Note:
- Valid Driver’s license, Valid Passport
- Refer CIPS Global Standard - Management Level
Work experience
Essential:
- Six to ten years in strategic sourcing / Procurement / inventory management in the category or a commercial vehicle / logistics / transport / supply chain environment
- Proven track record of strategic supplier relations management
- Established networks within the relevant category
- Engaging at senior management level
- Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams, while successfully delivering on benefits and capability building agenda
Advantageous:
Knowledge
Essential:
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing networks within the allocated Industry and Category
- Well versed in B-BBEE codes, supplier management requirements and tender processes
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supply chain management best practices and risks in allocated category such as counterfeiting, bribery and corruption, disruptive technologies, cyber attack
- Sound understanding of business and transport related legal and regulatory aspects governing the Category i.e National Road Traffic Act, OHAS, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Act, B-BBEE Act
- Basic financial and commercial acumen
- Basic understanding of techniques for stakeholder mapping, value stream analysis, cost modelling, network optimisation modelling
Skills
Essential:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence, persuade and convince at all levels in the allocated category
- Strong negotiation skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to collaborate, network and build relationships across multiple functions, regions and cultures
- Well-developed EQ skills and sensitivity to diversity to deal with conflict
- Ability to interpret numerical information and do cost/price and Total Cost of Ownership Analyses
- Analytical thinking skills to analyse and diagnose requirements, assess potential and risks associated with supplier and market changes, interpret data, and solve problem through sound judgments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed timeframe through effective time management, planning and organisation skills;
- Computer, technology and systems skills i.e. ERP inventory / stock management software
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- A preference for translating strategy into action
- Commitment to behaving ethically and in line with organisational values
- Passion for optimising business performance
- Commitment to maintaining business awareness
- Focus on communicating clearly and convincingly
- Focus on getting things done
- Orientation towards growing and nurturing relationships
- Drive positive attitude
Advantageous:
- Focus on analyzing and solving problems
- Customer centricity and focus
- Concern for working within parameters
- Concern for aligning with best practice
- Resilience under stress and pressure
- Appreciation for challenging others with respect
- Preference for teamwork
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Key Outputs
- Carry out scheduled and preventative maintenance and repairs as per OEM requirements.
- Systematic and efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose machine systems problems and carry out repairs on earthmoving equipment on customer sites.
- Compile accurate customer machine reports that include failure analysis, condition, service, Machine Inspection Reports (MIR’s) and Technical Analysis reports (TA’s).
- Maintain professional image when representing BWE.
- Work on specific customer sites as per customer requirements (Man on Hire) when required.
- Ensure complying to safe work practices when working on machines.
- Maintain and control Contamination Control Standards.
- Responsible and Control of own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained (ISO standards)
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
- Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) NQF 3
- Minimum 7 years post qualification experience on earthmoving machines (Minimum 5 years Caterpillar experience)
- Caterpillar Machine specific technical knowledge and skills (Caterpillar Certification an advantage)
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Good technical report writing
- Good Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge, Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Applicable fundamental product knowledge (Caterpillar).
- Advance trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
- Basic business and financial understanding.
- Good health – meet Company and customer site compliance requirements.
- Have basis tools (BWE standard kit)
- Driver’s licence – Code B
- Prepare to travel daily.
- Prepare to work away from home on short notice and undefine periods
- Understanding of OEM and supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures.
- Required to work on Various customer sites on an adhoc.
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Key Outputs
- Provide labour requirements for dragline services
- Manage and allocate functions of direct and indirect reports
- Provide technical expertise on dragline repairs and rebuilds during services and shutdowns
- Implement and manage quality control
- Build and maintain customer relations
- Manage progress and timelines during dragline services and shutdowns
- Liaise with planning department to prepare quotes, WIP and invoices for area of responsibility
- Prepare reports as and when required
- Perform site audits on equipment with Dragline Technical Representatives
- Attend Site meetings, customer meetings and other relevant meetings as and when required
- Provide technical support to customers
- Assist customer and Dragline Representatives with Scope of work planning for dragline services and shutdowns
- Assist customers with service planning, outage planning and spares BOM's
- Plan Labour requirements for Dragline Services and liaise with planning department for costing thereof.
- Liaise with CAT product support regarding technical issues and warranty related matters.
- Ensure all problems are dealt with promptly
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Qualified artisan
- Minimum 10 years dragline experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supervisory role
- Experience in the management of dragline shutdown work
- Well experienced in dragline Troubleshooting
- Basic management qualification would be beneficial - SDP or MDP
- Knowledge of MS Projects and other MS Office programs
- Good communication (written, verbal and presentation) and effective negotiation skills
- Experience in quality control
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Ability to show initiative by thinking creatively
- It would be a requirement to travel time to time and work away from home
- Medically fit and able to obtain a Certificate of Fitness
- Code EB drivers’ licence
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