- Pretoria
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Telecommunications
- Reference: 74724
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Responsible for execution of the Other Network category and sourcing strategies in line with the Company Procurement Policy and aligned to Company's corporate objectives to maximise total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution.
Responsible For The Development And Execution Of The Other Network Category Strategy (50-60%)
Responsible for the development of the category strategy, supported by the Head of Network and Infrastructure Procurement and aligned with the overall category strategy
Leads the analysis and sets the category spend baseline and development of the category profile, including risk assessment and Supplier Relationship Management strategy
In collaboration with the cross functional sourcing team, defines the Buying Channel strategy and based on reports, identifies the Buying Channel effectiveness
Leads the cross functional sourcing team and measures category practices against best-in-class benchmarks to identify value delivery initiatives
Works closely with business owners to ensure alignment to network budget and demand plan, Company's technology strategy, overall corporate strategy and leading practice
Leads the medium to complex supplier selection, identification of potential strategic partners and fact based negotiations for the IT Software category
Manages the strategy implementation and sourcing execution against the established measures and controls in alignment with the overall KPI framework
Spend under management of R1.8 Billion Per Annum and deal sizes worth R5 Million-R200 Million
Manages Internal Customer Relationships (5%-10%)
Supports the management of internal customer feedback and query resolution on category and supplier performance
Administers periodic surveys to measure customer feedback for continuous improvement
Within the framework of the cross functional sourcing and supplier development teams, closely develops and manages the relationship with internal customers
Improves and reinforces procurement's profile and recognition within the internal customer community
Acts as a source of expert market knowledge, insight and advice to customers
Execution Excellence (10%)
Supports the development, maintenance and embedding of category-specific Intellectual Property and best practice
Identifies and executes annual productivity improvements within the category
Manages Medium To Complex Supplier Relations And Contracts (15-20%)
In line with the defined procurement strategy, manages the identification, classification and categorisation of IT Software suppliers
Leads the development and execution of the Go-To-Market and negotiation strategy
Is responsible for supplier relationship management and performance management
Executes supplier development activities
Identifies and recommends supplier innovations and manages implementation
In collaboration with the Compliance and Risk team, assesses and defines the supplier risk management plan and mitigation actions
Manages Contract Compliance And Payment Terms As Per Company Policies (5%)
Closely monitors contract compliance and flags areas of non-compliance for corrective action
Identifies methods for optimising user compliance and customer satisfaction
Executes High Value Spot Buys Where Required (5%)
Support the team to source high value, unplanned ad hoc demands, to keep control over high spend utilising deep sourcing / category expertise
Manages People Performance And Development (10%)
Manages the performance, development and implementation of his/her team's learning and growth plans and provides coaching and mentoring to ensure ongoing learning and development
Provides comprehensive advice, insights, guidance and service on best practice procurement
Responsible For The Development And Execution Of The Other Network Category Strategy (50-60%)
Responsible for the development of the category strategy, supported by the Head of Network and Infrastructure Procurement and aligned with the overall category strategy
Leads the analysis and sets the category spend baseline and development of the category profile, including risk assessment and Supplier Relationship Management strategy
In collaboration with the cross functional sourcing team, defines the Buying Channel strategy and based on reports, identifies the Buying Channel effectiveness
Leads the cross functional sourcing team and measures category practices against best-in-class benchmarks to identify value delivery initiatives
Works closely with business owners to ensure alignment to network budget and demand plan, Company's technology strategy, overall corporate strategy and leading practice
Leads the medium to complex supplier selection, identification of potential strategic partners and fact based negotiations for the IT Software category
Manages the strategy implementation and sourcing execution against the established measures and controls in alignment with the overall KPI framework
Spend under management of R1.8 Billion Per Annum and deal sizes worth R5 Million-R200 Million
Manages Internal Customer Relationships (5%-10%)
Supports the management of internal customer feedback and query resolution on category and supplier performance
Administers periodic surveys to measure customer feedback for continuous improvement
Within the framework of the cross functional sourcing and supplier development teams, closely develops and manages the relationship with internal customers
Improves and reinforces procurement's profile and recognition within the internal customer community
Acts as a source of expert market knowledge, insight and advice to customers
Execution Excellence (10%)
Supports the development, maintenance and embedding of category-specific Intellectual Property and best practice
Identifies and executes annual productivity improvements within the category
Manages Medium To Complex Supplier Relations And Contracts (15-20%)
In line with the defined procurement strategy, manages the identification, classification and categorisation of IT Software suppliers
Leads the development and execution of the Go-To-Market and negotiation strategy
Is responsible for supplier relationship management and performance management
Executes supplier development activities
Identifies and recommends supplier innovations and manages implementation
In collaboration with the Compliance and Risk team, assesses and defines the supplier risk management plan and mitigation actions
Manages Contract Compliance And Payment Terms As Per Company Policies (5%)
Closely monitors contract compliance and flags areas of non-compliance for corrective action
Identifies methods for optimising user compliance and customer satisfaction
Executes High Value Spot Buys Where Required (5%)
Support the team to source high value, unplanned ad hoc demands, to keep control over high spend utilising deep sourcing / category expertise
Manages People Performance And Development (10%)
Manages the performance, development and implementation of his/her team's learning and growth plans and provides coaching and mentoring to ensure ongoing learning and development
Provides comprehensive advice, insights, guidance and service on best practice procurement
Candidate Requirements
3-year diploma/ degree (NQF level 6), preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain or Computer Science/ IT or Business/ Commerce.63 people have viewed this job.
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