Sourcing Manager
Umhlanga Support Office
Key Purpose and Responsibilities:
To develop and institutionalise a 1-3 year sourcing and vendor management strategy for both operational and capex procurement.
To set up sourcing agreements for all operational and capex stock.
To ensure market competitiveness between suppliers.
To manage contract adherence and tender processes.
To drive sustainability, SHREQ and B-BBEE objectives across the supplier base.
To manage supplier reliability to the point of IFS warehouse or site delivery.
To drive increased contract coverage and spend across the Group and across the categories.
Work with cross-functional senior managers 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 to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit.
Analyse industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit the Group.
Set up a company standard sourcing agreement, with common logistics and financial terms.
Ensure majority 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.
Drive the analysis of in-country industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit the Group.
Conduct regular total cost analyses (how much does it cost to provide those goods or services) across the categories and make focused recommendations when the mandates around value and costs are not being met.
Ensure tenders and contracts are legally compliant, accurately articulate the needs of the Group and protect business interests.
Ensure supplier information is available to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis, decision making and B-BBEE reporting.
Consolidate and report management information relating to spend patterns, vendor performance, database coverage etc. on a monthly basis to inform business decisions.
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.
Required Knowledge and Qualifications:
Degree in commerce, management, supply chain management or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience within a sourcing or purchasing and commercial management environment.
Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance and continuous improvement.
Purchasing experience within an FMCG environment would be recommended.
Valid Code EB drivers' license.
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