About the position
Procurement Specialist (Capex)
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Capex Specialist to join one of our valued client's team, based in Durban. If this is you, do read on. IF you are successful, you will be responsible for formulating and executing group procurement strategies that deliver cost effective solutions for significant capex projects. You will also be required to execute best practice capital procurement processes for strategy development, contractual risk management, and strategic sourcing, expediting and contract administration.
What you will do:
- Support the alignment with the Capex Lead to agree accountability and deliver technical and strategic based value to major Capex projects i.e., deliver both Opex and Capex value
- Support the ongoing capability development of the Capex procurement process and skills, including training of both procurement and project personnel for the operating companies
- Drive and promote a Capex procurement framework for the entities that is compliant and simplified to ensure agile and efficient delivery of procurement for capital projects
- Deliver spend categories that have been identified as an opportunity for cross project/group volume consolidation and develop multi project framework agreements covering multiple years utilising category management framework and tools
- Lead the procurement process for minor and major capital projects ensuring matters of corporate governance and due diligence are complied with
- Lead the adjudication and negotiation of major contracts and design / draft contracts on behalf of the operations
- Facilitate consultation and co-operation between peer functions and procurement and ensures that information, knowledge and best practices are shared proactively and openly
- Undertake and/ or supervise project risk profiling by project contractors / quantity surveyors
What you will need:
- Relevant 4-year degree or equivalent (Procurement, B Com, Engineering, BSc or similar)
- 5 years' experience on capital projects at a Project Procurement Manager level
- Proven highly developed interpersonal and professional relationship building skills as well as a demonstrated ability to upholding professional relationships with cross-functional teams whilst not compromising on corporate governance and due diligence.
- Results driven, bias for action and a passion for customer service excellence and an affinity with customers' needs
- Excellent analytical capabilities to extract insights from gathered data
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively plan work and manage time efficiently in accomplishing role responsibilities
- Collaborate and contribute within a diverse team, where individual opinions are valued and respected, to achieve shared team goals and KPIs
- Proven ability to run effective presentations
- Willingness to travel to suppliers, both within and outside South Africa
Desired Skills:
- Analytical capabilities
- Presentation skills
- Project management
- Professional relationship building
- Upholding professional relationships
- Due Diligence
- Strategic procurement
Desired Work Experience:
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If you do not receive any feedback within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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