Head of Supply Chain

7 months ago


Parktown, South Africa Transnet Full time

**_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_**
**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

**_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail_**

**_ Position Title : Head of Supply Chain_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Infra Engineeri_**

**_ Location : Parktown_**

**_ Reporting To : General Manager: Rail Network/Capit Proj_**

**_ Grade Level : D_**

**_ Reference Number : 50019789_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

Leads procurement for the Rail Network & Capital Projects, across all areas of spend

within designatedRail Network & Capital Projects with the goal of achieving significant

initial cost reductions, with year-on-year productivity improvement in the total cost of

goods and services procured while maintaining product quality and vendor service

levels. Continually streamlining purchasing activities across the Rail Network & Capital

Projects as well as associated regions for a varying range of commodities. Develops

and implements strategies to improve the efficiency of all purchasing transactions, from

order to payment, while reducing total cost. Works together with Procurement

Managers in developing strategies to standardize and streamline the buying process for

their respective categories. Interacts at a strategic level with TFR Head Office and

Regional Management, etc. Oversees all Procurement, Inventory and Logistics,

Governance and Scrap and Clothing functions for the Rail Network & Capital Projects.

Fosters are culture of compliance and commit to eradicate any form of malfeasance.

**_ Position outputs:_**

1. Implement procurement plan to deliver commercial outcomes for the Rail Network & Capital Projects:

- Compile procurement plans and formulate strategy and tactics to

ensure successful implementation.
- Supports continuous improvement by seeking out efficient business solutions to improve processes in support of overall

business strategy and direction.
- Identify potential bottlenecks in service delivery formulate plans to manage potential and actual crises.
- Conduct training and awareness sessions in all applicable internal and external policies, regulations, and laws that impact

on supply management and monitor and report on breaches and submit and implement recovery plans.
- 2. Service delivery management in procurement:

- Ensures optimal execution of processes for the Expediting, Contract Administration, Supplier Data Management and

Management Reporting functional areas.
- Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes.
- Manages the processing of all purchase orders to ensure that orders are processed in a timely, accurate manner; and
- Ensures that the level of service is maintained by developing metrics on the number of PO’s handled daily, the accuracy of

the PO’s and the time to order, delivery and payment.
- 3. Manage key stakeholder relationships (Rail Network & Capital Projects and Operating Divisions):

- Builds partnerships in the development of opportunities for business value or service enhancement.
- Ensures implementation of supplier development principles.
- Interacts at a strategic level with GMs, Executives, etc.
- Gathers and communicates supplier performance data to Commodity Managers.
- Manages interactions with key suppliers and is responsible for resolving disputes surrounding operational issues such as

ordering, delivery times, and invoice payment.
- Negotiates and confirms Service Levels and KPIs with customers and
- Ensures standardization and accuracy of services delivered to the business.

4. Management of Procurement, Inventory and Logistics, Governance and Scrap and Clothing functions:

- Monitors functional area adherence to legislation and company policies and procedures.
- Monitors functional areas adherence to Safety, Health and Environment Programme goals and objectives.
- Co-ordinates the review process to optimize adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
- Manages resource allocation to ensure optimal staff levels at all functions.
- Ensures that all Rail Network & Capital Projects Supply Chain Management personnel undergo StateSecurity Agency

(SSA) vetting.
- Manages team’s key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards, conducting annual reviews with

all regional staff and assuming a mentoring relationship with high-potential professionals; and prepares career development
- plans; appraises progress and provides coaching



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