Procurement Lead

Who We Are
Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.
At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

- We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
- We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
- We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
- We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
- We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
- We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
- We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
- We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
- We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Position Title
Procurement Lead
Location
Smelter (Saldanha)
Position Overview
This position will be responsible for the execution of the Procurement and Repairable Spares strategy and to ensure that the overall SCM (Supply Chain Management) strategy and related initiatives are integrated and aligned with Tronox strategy and business plans.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognized Business/Commercial Degree in Procurement or related
- Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
- SAP MM knowledge
- Code B driver's license
- Fluency in English
- Min 5 years' work experience in a supervisory capacity in Supply Chain

Knowledge & Skills
- Procurement skills and knowledge of best practices and policies
- Extensive knowledge on BBBEE and requirements of the Mining Charter
- Extensive knowledge of Repairable Spares process and best practices
- People Management Skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Communication and presentation skills
- In-depth understanding of commercial law and risk assessment
- Experience in maintaining an electronic document management system
- Relationship building and stakeholder management

Key Competencies
- Effective people management
- Communication proficiency
- Customer / Client focus
- Collaborative approach
- Ethical conduct
- Attention to detail
- Deadline driven
- SAP MM and procurement practices
- Expediting
- Policy adherence

Primary Responsibilities
- Embrace a culture that focus on safety in all SCM (Supply Chain Management) operations.
- Systems Infrastructure and enablement-accurate and timeous closure as per approved procedures, ensure data integrity, manage buying process and buyer performance.
- Ensure effective & sufficient control over requisitions, purchase orders and alignment with Tronox governance.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of procurement excellence best practices and principles. Identify best practice tools and processes to drive and enable change.
- Conduct technical and commercial negotiations towards concluding orders, track suppliers performance, oversee and coordinate tenders and orders and manage supplier relations.
- Ensure sound evaluation criteria is used in the adjudication of quotes/tenders.
- Actively and on an on-going basis source products both locally and internationally in accordance with the company's supply needs and with reference to obtaining the correct quality at an optimal cost.
- Extensive negotiation with suppliers to ensure optimal supply conditions, i.e., discounts, rebates, deferred payment terms etc.
- In consultation with Manager, Supply Chain source new vendors and conduct assessments of both price and quality of products
- Provide guidance to direct reports and internal customers to ensure that all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are adhered to in the execution of procurement activities.
- Manage and oversee supplier relationship management activities in a co-ordinate and integrated way to mitigate supply and quality risk whilst optimizing value.
- Ensure that an Expediting Plan and Procedure is developed, implemented, maintained, and reported on progressively.
- Promote an inclusive environment which maximizes the contributions of all individuals.
- Promote teamwork, provide support and manage performance by creating and maintaining individual developmen