The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Procurement of Tactical goods and services across the Omnia Group for SADC+ region. By locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for the goods and services required by the company considering all aspects of the relationship with suppliers, including quality, value and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements. Must aim to select suppliers that can act as long-term partners and help meet Omnia's growth objectives.
###
Qualifications
Relevant Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management or equivalent
Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) will be advantageous
###
Experience
Experience in the following is essential: Procurement and Business Administration.
Experience in the following is advantageous: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, and Finance10 years' supply management experience and/ or, 5 years' managing a tactical buying function.
Extensive knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, best practice, and techniques.
Knowledge of financial including Budgeting experience and project management.
Administration and management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of goods and services and usage thereof in maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Knowledge and understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk.
###
Duties
Support the execution of the procurement strategy in line with the Omnia business strategies
Manage and develop plans for the Procurement Tactical Buying function
Validate that the procurement tactical buying requirements as formulated by, and in conjunction with, business and are well defined
Negotiate with suppliers and distribution partners on opportunities that may be beneficial to the organisation
Obtain the best goods and services at the best value, quality and the correct lead time
Expedite purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on time delivery
Review purchase requisitions for alignment with approved sourcing strategies
Approving of Purchase orders as per DOA
Team Management & People development
Deliver against set savings targets
Tracking and driving continuous improvement of performance against agreed KPI's
###
Job Competencies
Persuading and Influencing
Analysing and problem solving
Adapting and Responding to Change
Commercial Thinking
Relating and Networking
Ability to work cross-functionally and cross culturally
Presenting and Communicating Information in a clear manner
Entrepreneurial and a self-starter
Collaboration across functional areas
Delivering Results and Meeting Stakeholders Expectations
Planning and Organising
Leading and Supervising
Working with People
Adhering to Principles and Values
Learning and Researching
Deciding and Initiating Action Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Writing and Reporting
Creating and Innovating
Applying Expertise and Technology
Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
###
General
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobs.co.za will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.