Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ALSTOM Full time


Vacancy

Sourcing Specialist

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.


Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward.

As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.


Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector.

With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

Job Purpose

  • To support Indirect Sourcing Manager and indirect team activities by conducting all required analyses and supporting the execution of strategic development, tendering processes, spend analysis, Stakeholder management and contract administration.
Key Responsibilities

  • Determine historical spend.
  • Forecast future demand based on business unit plans.
  • Liase with external supplier and market researchers to understand market trends and cost drivers.
  • Consolidate the Indirect spent per commodity to formulate a strategy.
  • Liaise with central on the market codes and the impact it has on daily operations.
  • Change agent between internal stakeholders.
  • Consolidate price escalation indexes on a yearly basis, ensuring the process starts 3 months in advance vs the base date.
  • Align with legal team and formulate strategic direction with regard to standard contract conditions for Gibela use in Procurement of assets, goods and services.
  • Provide standard conditions of tendering for use throughout Gibela
  • Advise on use of standard contracts and special contracts.
  • Advise on contracting and tendering strategy and contracting process strategy.
  • Identify new legislation which will affect Gibela' s Procurement environment and advise on appropriate action with regards to contractual policy and legal perspective.
  • Responsible for contract management and supplier management during the contract phase.
  • Identify developments and triggers for future demand shifts.
  • Determine their impact on Procurement activities.
  • Assist the Indirect Manager and Lead to develop sourcing strategies
  • Map commodity sourcing performance against set targets/KPIs and identify risk areas.
  • Track and report contract performance summary.
Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Commerce, Law, Engineering or Logistics.
  • Minimum 8 /10 years of experience in Procurement, Contract Management, same/similar Industry work experience.
  • Procurement professional background and/Procurement /Law Society/ Contract and Dispute Management/technical background.
Special Requirements

  • Interest in technical field.
  • Live Gibela values.
  • Strong negotiation skills (contacts with suppliers).
  • Communication and leadership skills.
  • Adaptability, agility and conciseness.
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment.
  • Communication skills & Team spirit.
  • Ability to challenge.
  • Results oriented.
  • Rigorous and structured.
  • International mindset.
  • Fluent in English.
Closing Date

22 May 2024

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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