Job Vacancies at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Provide thought leadership for developing Group-Wide category strategies across different operating divisions
• Compile the group wide category strategy inclusive of all commodities in the category (MRO, Equipment, Engineering and Maintenance Services) and lead the implementation of the transversal strategic sourcing initiatives within subcategory, including running the tender process and collating pack for adjudication evaluation and communicating award decision
• Develop all the enabling tools for the category such the cost modelling techniques, de-construction of cost structures and the category procurement index model
• Continuously identify cost saving initiatives for the Transversal categories and facilitate the group wide implementation of the initiative
• Compile the negotiation strategy and tactics for the category procurement events.

Position outputs:

Role Overview

• Provide expert support to subcategory management teams at group and all ODs for the specific categories to create a ‘fact-based’ decision making approach by leveraging all available data sources.
• Develop supplier market analysis protocols and perform supplier base assessment and visit as part of the extended Supply market analysis
• Develop and compile category sourcing plans for the group
• Implementation and continuous adaptation of category intelligence database and templates for dynamic cost models for the different subcategories to achieve best TCO alternatives
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the group wide subcategory management process for all ODs, including but not limited to developing category strategies, monitoring performance and compliance, managing communications, and developing joint process improvement opportunities with all OD stakeholders
• Provide regular insights to all stakeholders in ODs pertaining to developments in supply markets ad and assumptions and future trends of the category
• Establishing category and subcategory cross-functional teams and subject matter expert (SME) technical forums for the transversal categories and associated commodities forums
• Developing the stakeholder management strategy for the category and incorporating the Supplier Relationship

Management (SRM) Facilitate and coordinate supplier relationships leveraging internal subcategory and supplier expertise tocreate a “healthy” interaction

• Provide coaching and training for other category specialist
• Keeping all subcategory stakeholders abreast with relevant industry trends and developments

Research / Analysis

• Assist Category Manager to analyse and report on supplier performance
• Provide analytical support for new targets and expectation

Category Management Support

• Drive category strategy / execution across the Procurement process
• Support on analytics as required to drive strategy in the subcategory, development of fact-based packs leading up to negotiations and contracting processes (cost models, cost drivers, should cost and TCO)
• Assist in internal process improvement efforts for plan creation and facilitation of results
• Support development of change management plans and communication plans

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Commerce is essential
• MBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 8-12 years of related operational category managem nt/strategic sourcing experience
• PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience
• Category specific operations experience (MRO, Equipment, Engineering and Maintenance Services)will be advantageous
• MCIPS certification will be advantageous

Standard Job Requirements

• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved

Competencies:

• Strategy and Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Personal Mastery

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Position Purpose:

• Provide thought leadership for developing category strategies across different operating divisions.
• Executes the category strategy and implementation plan to support strategic sourcing initiatives within subcategory, including running the tender process and collating pack for adjudication evaluation and communicating award decision.
• Supports contract negotiation and finalisation.

Position outputs:

Role Overview

• Provide analytical support to subcategory management teams to create a ‘fact-based’ decision making approach by leveraging all available data sources.
• Develop and create a database and templates for dynamic cost models for the different subcategories to achieve best TCO alternatives.
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the subcategory management process, including but not limited to developing category strategies, monitoring performance and compliance, managing communications, and developing joint process improvement opportunities.
• Organise and document all analysis steps and assumptions for future reference and support ongoing reporting.
• Facilitating and engaging stakeholders for formation of category and subcategory cross-functional teams and subject matter expert (SME) forums.
• Facilitate and coordinate supplier relationships leveraging internal subcategory and supplier expertise to create a “healthy interaction.
• Supervise the planning and re-planning of supplier allocation.
• Keeping all subcategory stakeholders abreast with relevant industry trends and developments.

Research / Analysis

• Assist Category Manager to analyse and report on supplier performance.
• Provide analytical support for new targets and expectations.

Category Management Support

• Drive category strategy / execution across the Procurement process.
• Support on analytics as required to drive strategy in the subcategory, development of fact-based packs leading up to negotiations and contracting processes (cost models, cost drivers, should cost and TCO).
• Assist in internal process improvement efforts for plan creation and facilitation of results.
• Support development of change management plans and communication plans.
• Lack of systems and tools for activities such market analysis.
• Lack of access to operations data required for fact base development.
• No support for stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• MBA or related postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• 6-10 years of related operational category management/strategic sourcing experience.
• PFMA, PPPFA and public sector Procurement experience.
• MCIPS certification will be advantageous.

Standard Job Requirements

• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved

Competencies:

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Personal Mastery

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Position Purpose:

• To ensure the optimum procurement and delivery for Division’s goods and services with due consideration for timeousness, cost effectiveness, correctness of quantities, to specifications/quality and aligned to the relevant Transnet policies and procedures.

Position outputs:

PURCHASE REQUISITIONS

• Accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions in line with the internal SLAs
• On-time communication of queries on purchase requisitions to end-users –this includes confirmation of budget, inaccurate specifications, drawings etc

PURCHASE ORDERS

• Create purchase orders on SAP; meet planned delivery dates; source new products and suppliers including BBBEEsuppliers; ensure suppliers are aware of Transnet’s procurement policies and procedures; evaluate suppliers performance; self-management via exception reporting and recommend appropriate action to rectify;
• Monitor the purchasing patterns (low value order purchasing);
• Monitor the Variation Orders (Invoice Vs Purchase order) and recommend for approval;
• Negotiate with suppliers within mandate prices, terms, product specifications, delivery times, quality or specification and quantity to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of the materials, services and equipment for various TE projects/contracts
• Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner;
• To ensure that the required key Financial Controls of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process are enforced within the Division.

COMPLIANCE

• To align with auditors and resolve audit findings in regards to the process and to ensure that there are no repeat findings. To escalate noncompliance issues to the appropriate bodies;

SYSTEM USAGE

• To provide 1st Line SAP MM Super User support, which includes but not limited to, training of users on SAP, 1st line fault resolution and serving as the interface between the SAP Competency Centre and end users. Ensure that system improvements are logged, tested and followed through;
• Ensure administrative functions to procure goods and services are correctly executed in accordance with approved Business Critical Activities/Control Framework, approved Commercial Framework and Procure-to Pay (P2P) processes;

VENDOR MASTER MANAGEMENT

• To serve as the Master Data Custodian for Division, responsible for gathering of data, loading of Vendor and Material Masters, managing changes and ensuring data integrity;
• Ensure maximum utilisation of material master (report and correct unacceptable descriptions on the requisitions);

MATERIALS AVAILABITY

• Monitor and ensure goods and services are delivered correctly, timeously,
• Ensure that expediting and follow-up of purchase orders are effected regularly or as required;

OTHER SUPPORT AND ADMIN DUTIES

• To provide training, support and guidance to internal customers (P2P end users), with regards to policy, process and procedures;
• To provide sourcing support on pre-determined commodities. To conduct and support the Procurement Manager with sourcing events;
• Develop and maintain profession and co-operative relationships with both internal & external stakeholders to ensure the optimum delivery of materials, equipment and sub-contract with due consideration for time, cost, quantity and quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant National Diploma in Purchasing Management/ Business Management, Public Management, Logistics,

Economics, Engineering is required.

• 1-2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Department.
• Executing purchasing transactions
• Proficient compilation of reports for day-today execution of tasks.
• Managing RFQ processes.

Competencies:

• Basic understanding of Procurement principles and Procurement best practice
• Basic understanding of total quality management principles
• Good understanding of negotiation techniques
• Basic understanding of Contract Law
• Knowledge and experience in application of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), BBBEE Act, PPPFA Act, CSDP
• Understanding of commercial and financial principles (costs, profit, market influences, risk and competitive advantage)
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes and systems.