To develop and implement integrated Transnet Port Terminals’ (TPT’s) procurement strategy that is aligned with Transnet Groups strategic supply management strategy.
To provide strategic leadership to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency in the implementation of strategic and tactical sourcing.
To develop strategies relating the implementation of Public Procurement Act, BBBEE and Enterprise Development and related legislation.
To develop strategies relating to Governance and Compliance to Transnet Policies and applicable legislation.
Duties and Responsibilties
DEVELOP / IMPLEMENT STRATEGY
• Analyse the Transnet Group strategy and roadmap to determine the future trends, strategic direction and legal implications.Interpret the Transnet Group strategy and roadmap and relate to the TPT strategy and roadmaps to determine the direction of the specific areas:
• Conduct search to understand:
– Legislative/ regulatory requirements and implications thereof.
– Amendments to current legislation, regulations, and policies.
– Trends in the local and international industry.
– Collate the information into a workable document for use in the development of an integrated procurement strategy and implementation of the roadmap.
• Compile a strategy and implementation roadmap in accordance with the required format indicating the following elements:
– Key strategic objectives of TPT.
– Supplier Development Plans (capacity/technical ability.
– Procurement management (procedures, processes, systems, customisation of pipelines processes).
– Optimal supply options: cost, quality, risk, value-add, efficiencies, innovation.
– Supply market opportunities and security of supply.
– Supply links such as logistics, procurement, distribution, materials management, inventory control and freight.
– Sourcing/purchasing strategies.
– Access and management of the external resources needed.
– Supply risk management. – BBBEE legal requirements.
MANAGE STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
• Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies.
• Conduct regular meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and risks.
• Obtain mutual agreement on the resolution of issues, meetings required and the delivery of inter-dependent outputs and results.
• Monitor the performance of all relevant role players continuously to ensure that the agreements and other obligations are honored.
• Manage relationships in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Qualifications, Requirements and Skill
• B-degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain / Logistics / Commerce / Finance / Business Administration or related field.
• Post-Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years in Procurement, Contract Management and related experience in an organisation with a complex operations and commercial environment. 7 years’ experience must have been at a senior / executive managerial level.
• Seasoned professional with advanced knowledge of SA legislative framework, particularly related to Procurement and BBBEE.
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
STANDARD JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Driver’s license code 08.
• Working extended hours is an inherent nature of the job.
• Willing to travel extensively locally; may need to travel international if there is a need.
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