Sourcing Manager
Currently seeking a Sourcing Manager for a leading FMCG/Supply Chain Management company based in Umhlanga.
The purpose of the role is:
* Develop and institutionalise a 1-3 year sourcing and vendor management strategy for both operational and capex procurement.
* Set up sourcing agreements for all operational and capex stock.
* Ensure market competitiveness between suppliers.
* Manage contract adherence and tender processes.
* Drive sustainability, SHREQ and BEEE objectives across the supplier base.
* Manage supplier reliability to the point of IFS warehouse or site delivery.
* Drive increased contract coverage and spend across the Group and across the categories.
* Manage the stock availability at the various operational sites through planning, call off and management of the stock from point of source to point of consumption.
* Increase supply chain reliability and cost effectiveness through better forecasting, planning, order execution and stock management.
* Manage the procurement of stock against agreed strategic and operational targets and approve all orders.
* Manage the operational switch on of new sites, including setting up a regular supply network.
* Ensure compliance with all QHSE and corporate governance SOPs from the team.
* Lead the supply planning team and hold them accountable for stock availability on site, at the right cost and quality.
Duties & Responsibilities Sourcing and Vendor Management Strategy Development
* Work with Group Procurement Manager to develop and institutionalise a 1-3 year sourcing and vendor management strategy and translate this into action items.
* Work closely with national Group cross‑functional management teams (production and camp managers as well as head Operations managers) to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit.
* Analyse industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimise risk, protect continuity of supply and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit the Group.
* Develop a negotiation and contracting strategy that delivers against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.
* Identify strategic suppliers and develop the relationship from transactional to partnership status.
* Identify critical supply lines and develop contingency sourcing options, partners for solutions, products and services.
* Work with Group Procurement Manager to identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimise sourcing and supplier activities and efficiencies and work collaboratively with Business managers to prioritise and drive implementation.
* Work with HR to define and then achieve the B‑BEE targets related to procurement and enterprise development for the SA companies.
Sourcing Agreements Setup
* Ensure 95%+ of operational sourcing is achieved through suppliers with sourcing agreements.
* Monitor and correct non‑adherence to sourcing agreements.
* Develop preferred supplier status for capex suppliers as per a standard BOQ for site establishment.
* Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, services or substitute materials.
* Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility and ensure contracts and service level agreements support environmental and green practices.
* Conduct HSEQ compliance assessments on supplier premises.
* Influence suppliers' production processes, technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organisations.
* Drive sustainability, risk, and compliance and BBBEE objectives.
Financial Management – support office
* Drive the management of external supplier relationships and contracts in collaboration with the regional and national management teams to ensure agreed service levels are met.
* Ensure price tracking and trending are undertaken as part of market research on a regular basis.
Team Management
* Lead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Skills Development Act.
* Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback, including informal and formal staff appraisals.
* Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
* Manage staff administration issues, including leave, time management and interaction with the wider business.
* Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
* Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
Teamwork and Self‑Management
* Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self‑management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self‑development.
* Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
* Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
* Support and drive the business core values.
* Manage colleagues and client's expectations and communicate appropriately.
* Demonstrate willingness to help others and "go the extra mile" to meet team targets and objectives.
* Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.
* Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
Desired Experience & Qualification
* Matric Degree in Supply Chain
* 5 – 10 years sourcing management experience
* Ability to travel into Africa
* Package & Remuneration Negotiable
Interested? Please apply via PNET.
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