Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Transnet Full time

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**_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 Corporate Centre_**
**_Position Title : Strategic Sourcing Manager_**
**_Employee Group : Permanent_**
**_Department : Supply Chain_**
**_Location : Various Locations_**
**_Reporting To : General Manager : Procurement Operations_**
**_Grade Level : E_**
**_Reference Number : 6003904_**
**_Position Purpose: _**
- Accountable for End to End Sourcing Process
- Accountable for holistic profiling of spend, demand specifications and embedding best practices in the sourcing process per
Sourcing Transaction for the OD
- Accountable for leveraging strategic sourcing best practices, negotiations, data insights for sourcing strategy and
engagements**_Position outputs: _**
- Oversee creation of the spend profiles, purchasing practices / processes, requirements and specifications for all required
RFPs
- Oversee research/collation of inputs used as inputs into the purchasing strategy
- Accountable for the execution of all business change strategies used to transform current
- Oversee the implementation of all strategic plans for sourcing, collaborating with the Procurement teams and other ODs as
required to deliver best practices
- Owner of the end to end Procurement cycle within OD from sourcing to contract drafting as Required.
- Oversee sourcing spend, working with teams to source best value while maximising returns
- Accountable for building / maintain relationships with suppliers, end users and other Procurement team members
Research / Analysis
- Monitor performance; comparison of actual versus expected against SLAs/KPIs,
collaborating with end users and other teams
- Research and analyse the supply market and supplier capabilities to remain
informed of all sourcing strategy / execution relevant insights
- Provide analytical support for new targets and expectations
Strategic Sourcing Support
- Ensure alignment with ODs performance expectations
- Monitor adherence to established contracts and realisation of savings,
collaborating with contract mgt. and SRM teams as required.
- Support Head of Category, CPO and other team members in driving internal
change management.**_Qualifications & Experience: _**
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Purchasing, Supply chain, Economics or Industrial Engineering is required (NQF 7),
- Minimum 6-8 years’ applicable experience in Procurement and at a large enterprise of which at least 3 years at managerial
level,
- MBA or related postgraduate qualification will be advantageous,
- Hands on line management experience in a Procurement department,
- CIPS membership required.
Standard Job Requirements
- Driver’s license code 08
- Travel as required and approved
**_Competencies: _**
Behavioural Competencies
Strategy & Sustainability
- Strategic Thinking
Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisations direction
- Commercial Awareness
Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business
- Innovating
Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways
to optimise them
Inspirational Leadership
- Inspiring People
Leads by example Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best.
- Managing Talent
Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team.
- Leading Change
Leads and directs change initiatives
- Embracing Diversity
Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace.
Business Performance and Delivery
- Lead Business Performance
Leads the business to be more efficient and effective
- Strategic Decision Making
Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions.
- Business Acumen
Understands and deal with various business situation using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise.
- Analysing
Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches.Relationship Management
- Communicating Effectively
Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner.
- Collaborating and Networking
Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations
goals and objectives.
- Service Orientated
Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind.
- Persuading and Influencing
Is able to persuade and influence those



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