Strategic Sourcing Manager

**_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)_** Post: E-mail: Fax: before the closing date of the advertisement. Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your We urge all our employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at **_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