Head of Supply Chain

We have a position for a Head of Supply Chain at a Multinational company in the Fourways area. This position will be on a Hybrid work model

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Inventory Management.
- Preferable certifications:

- Certified Project Master
- Certified Professional in Supply Management
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management
- A minimum of seven years’ professional experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and/or Strategic Sourcing, with a track record of meeting and exceeding assigned goals and objectives.
- Experience in the management of Supplier relationships and negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs), Pricing and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Three years’ management experience, including the experience of leading a small team.
- Wireless telecommunications industry experience, including sourcing or working in the construction or operations functions.

**Skills**:

- Planning and organising
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop good relationships with internal and external customers
- Category (Equipment & Services) Sourcing and Supply-Chain experience in a Procurement department.
- Strong techno-commercial negotiation and costsaving/optimisation skills.
- Demonstrated process improvement skills.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and synthesising needs into a concise, clear and influential presentation, with a focus on consistent and concise message delivery.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and unsupervised environment
- Ability to use discretion and work with little supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient in all relevant ATCSA systems
- Advanced Negotiation Skills
- Able to work effectively across many internal functional groups to optimise product offerings and resolve issues.
- High degree of financial acumen and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Organised, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Purpose:

- To strategically source quality, fit-for-purpose) materials and services at lowest total cost using a supplier management programme that leverages best-in-class people, systems and processes.
- To oversee the procurement and supply chain cycle for all PSCO (Procurement and Supply Chain Organisation) company-, project-, and operations-related activities.
- To bring best-in-class practices, sourcing methodologies and execution to PSCO.
- To manage a team of purchasing, logistics and warehousing specialists.
- To think creatively and challenge the status quo processes, while upholding the highest levels of integrity and compliance.
- To ensure compliance to procurement policy and procedures and be able to scale with the company’s activities.
- To manage and enhance customer relationships, building suppliers partnerships, setting up processes and process improvements, achieving cost savings goals, and negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
- RFP process for sourcing/selecting new vendors
- Procurement planning
- Contract execution: Leads contract execution and ensures valid contracts are in place prior to issuing POs (purchase orders).
- Purchasing and warehousing
- Financial and inventory management
- People management
- Fleet management
- Capability building
- Operational efficiency
- Compliance: Ensures compliance to all contractual obligations. Ensures internal audit compliance, as per ATC internal audit requirements.
- Process excellence
- Internal and external customer management
- Staff management (3 direct reports)