About the position
Our client a leading mining company is looking to appoint a Category Lead (Energy, Water & Utilities) to join their team for a 7-month contract based in Rosebank, Gauteng.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Energy, Water & Utilities category, in support of the broader portfolio strategy and business ambition that delivers improved business performance through commercial agreements, enables innovation, supplier partnering and internal stakeholder collaboration.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity
- Good technical knowledge across the SC value chain
- Good commercial, negotiation and deal-making, business case development, investment appraisal
- Category Management, sourcing & contracting with Total Cost Ownership approach
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Business Planning, Business Case development
- Working knowledge of regional and local Inclusive Procurement requirements
- Ability to communicate in English (advanced level for verbal and written)
- Able to work very effectively in a virtual environment with own team, key internal & external stakeholders and suppliers
- Ability to work in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment
Duties & Responsibilities:
Delivery & Performance
General
- Develop category strategies, support business cases, ensure supply security, foster supplier partnerships for innovation and value, organize sourcing events, assist in negotiations, and establish contracts.
- Developing and implementing energy management plans and programs
- Identifying and analyzing energy usage data and trends
- Conducting energy audits to identify areas where energy can be saved
- Recommending and implementing energy conservation measures
- Tracking energy usage and savings over time
- Educating and training staff on energy efficiency initiatives and best practices
- Ensuring compliance with energy efficiency regulations and standards
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with energy service providers and regulators
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff managing utility systems.
- Develop and implement strategies for efficient utility operations.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Monitor utility systems to identify and address potential issues.
- Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of utility infrastructure.
- Coordinate with government agencies and contractors for utility projects.
- Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Monitor environmental impact and implement sustainable practices.
- Respond to emergency situations involving utility services.
- Plan and execute upgrades to existing utility systems.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide training for staff.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, manage budgets, and coordinate maintenance and repair activities.
Commercial Value Delivery & Supplier Partnering
- Support the development of the broader category portfolio strategy, value creation plans and business cases by providing relevant data, analysis, opportunity assessments and market intelligence.
- Understand strategic priorities and develop relevant Category Management strategies to support business needs and improved value delivery with a focus on cost reduction, working capital and TCO initiatives.
- Implement value creation and supplier engagement strategies that align to the overall Supply Chain strategy, critical tasks, performance targets and Business Unit priorities
- Develop and manage relationships with strategic suppliers, to drive step change in value and deliver innovative solutions that position the company as a partner of choice
- Participate in negotiations with finalising Framework Agreements and related Contract Amendments
- Optimize value through innovation, risk mitigation and growth throughout the relationship life cyclePlanning
- Plan, schedule, resource and execute activities relating to relevant contracts in category portfolio
- Identify, enable & track value and inclusive procurement opportunities, commercial initiatives and specific resource requirements
- Track and monitor progress tracking against category management targets
- Provide input into the relevant budget and resource requirements
Sourcing & Contracts Management
- Accountable for the contract over its life cycle and ensure contract administration and performance management activities are executed timely and with quality
- Ensure the effective and efficient execution of contracts management activities for allocated portfolio (including the loading of finalized contracts onto the system to enable transactions)
- Manage the implementation of bespoke agreements that outline innovation, joint development, technical, commercial, relationship and performance expectations
- Support the Supply Chain Management function with on-site implementation of end-to-end commercial activities and the resolution of escalated issues
- Implement value opportunities and assist with the resolution of risks and identification of risk mitigation solutions pertaining to the portfolio
Inclusive Procurement
- Understand community specific needs and identify value creation opportunities to address these
- Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement with stakeholders that are aligned to the global and regional Inclusive Procurement strategies
- Responsible for providing input to and delivering against inclusive procurement and commercial plans to ensure targets are met against scheduled milestones
- Implement an Inclusive Procurement programme that will increase host community commercial participation and support the development of thriving communities
- Embed clear Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives in commercial agreements
- Support the global Inclusive Procurement team to identify supplier development needs and opportunities, and support the development of solutions
Sustainability & Social
- Encourage and maintain a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction)
- Implement sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases, that advance the company's technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions
Supply Chain Excellence
- Responsible for the seamless and quality handover of relevant contracts to on-site Supply Chain teams that will support the site-based implementation and day-to-day performance management
- Adopt?new ways of working?and systems?usage?within own team, with suppliers and key stakeholders
- Monitor that supplier performance, based on contractual KPIs, is tracked and updated by relevant Supply Chain Manager
- Monitor category/contract/supplier performance and intervene/escalate proactively where required
- Investigate digitization opportunities with suppliers to develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and the SC Centre of Excellence for potential implementation.
- Support the Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative functions in the implementation and operationalisation of active contracts, as well as continued contractor management initiatives
People & Teams
- Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness
- Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute category management activities
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance to internal business and Supply Chain Governance requirements for all team members and pertaining to all Category Management activities
- Ensure compliance to applicable legislative requirements pertaining to all Category Management activities
- Regular, timeous and accurate reporting pertaining to all portfolio activities
Desired Skills:
- Category Specialist
- Procurement
- Sourcing
- Energy
- Water
- Utilities
- Mining
Desired Work Experience:
