Manager: Strategic Sourcing

About the position

To provide managerial leadership and direction in the execution of the end-to-end strategic sourcing activities of the company – including strategic planning and sourcing, supplier development, commercial contract negotiation and supply chain management – in a quality, economical, value-adding and transparent manner.
JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Develop and manage the implementation of the strategic sourcing strategy of the company.
• Ensure governance and compliance with the procurement policies and guidelines of the company.
• Develop sectional operational plans aligned to the Financial Services Department and the company, and clarify performance expectations for own team.
• Drive the implementation of the sourcing and category management strategies.
• Provide strategic guidance to category leads on selected sourcing mechanisms.
• Calculate and analyse the costs of procurement, and suggest methods to synergise supply opportunities to decrease expenditure and add value to the company.
• Research and identify reliable and trustworthy suppliers, and strategise and negotiate with them in order to acquire the most cost-effective deals and to reduce procurement expenses.
• Manage the stakeholders within the supply chain to derive maximum economic benefit and continuity of supply to the company.
• Manage and oversee the identification of opportunities for strategic sourcing within the company Group, including the identification of strategic partners, and employ negotiation strategies to secure profitable deals.
• Analyse and integrate sectional management information for reporting to top management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with the operations and governance sections to optimise the procurement and governance process in order to attain maximum efficiency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Commerce or Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification; and
• The minimum of 8–10 years of experience in a strategic sourcing environment, of which at least 2–3 years should have been in a management capacity.
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification or
• A Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certification will be an advantage.

Desired Skills:

• • Negotiation skills
• • Effective communication
• • Conceptual thinking