The above position has become available, reporting to the Group Executive: Procurement and will be based at our Head Office, Oceana House, Cape Town.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for transforming the approach within Oceanas capital procurement to a total-cost-of-ownership perspective with regards to key equipment, projects and investment decisions.Responsible for developing and delivering the category strategy for the relevant procurement categories as requiredResponsible for business requirements gathering and spend analysis creating transparency across the Oceana project and capital related spendCreate the appropriate contracting and commercial models to match projects complexity and sizeActively monitoring compliance with procurement policy and Capital Procurement proceduresManaging and developing of supplier relationshipsPlanning Conduction Spend analysis annually and updating quarterly to be utilised for demand planning.identifying the key projects and drive the procurement processes on them through early and active involvement in divisional capital project budgets,Establishing of the relevant category and sourcing strategies and agreeing these within the organisation.Providing input into the group procurement strategyFinancial Management Delivery of optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) for relevant procurement categories and creates these models for the larger capital projectsDelivery of the savings targets in line with the savings methodology and agreed value add targetsImproves payments termsProcess ManagementStakeholder performance and relationships managedCustodian and facilitator of the tender process for relevant categoriesAnnual supplier rates reviewed and negotiated for relevant categoriesTo ensure the effective rollout and communication of all relevant procurement policy.Actively monitor compliance with procurement policy and capital procurement proceduresEnsures that all document control processes are observedProcess Improvement Process improvement opportunities identified, designed, implemented and reported on. Works within SAP PS and PM to automate repetitive procurement and focus on core projects. Drives improvement in the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment - Preferential Procurement scoreReporting Management pack reports prepared and submittedStatus reporting providedProject procurement spend prepared and submittedRisk Management Adequate supplier contracts ensuredTo support Oceanas business goals, thus effectively managing risk.Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:Well versed with creating TCO cost modelsCommercial and Negotiation Skills - AdvancedAbility to develop and maintain productive internal and external working relationshipsCustomer Focus (internal and external)Conflict ManagementProblem solving and decision-making skillsStrong Risk Analysis skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsTeamwork and collaborationAccountability and responsibilityPlanning and organising skillsQualifications and experienceCommercial, Engineering or Procurement Degree or DiplomaMCIPS qualification desirable6-8 Years Procurement ExperienceCapital/Asset procurement experience advantageousCommodity experience around Construction, Energy, Engineering Services, Vessel Repairs and MRO will be advantageousCommercial acumen key looking for deal makers and ability to harness relationshipsIn support of the companys Employment Equity Plan, applicants from designated groups will be given preference for this position.Closing date for applications: 03 September 2020If you are not contacted within two weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
