Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago

Johannesburg, 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 Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Strategic Sourcing Manager_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Supply Chain_**

**_ Location : Johannesburg_**

**_ Reporting To : General Manager : Procurement Operations_**

**_ Grade Level : E_**

**_ Reference Number : 6014439_**

**_ 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:_**

Role Overview
- 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.

sourcing and Procurement best practices.
- 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
- Inspirational Leadership
- Business Performance and Delivery
- Relationship Management
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Personal Mastery

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