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AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses… read more in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia. First Floor AECI Place 24 The Woodlands Woodlands Drive Woodmead Sandton
Purpose of the Job
To provide dedicated procurement support for engineering projects and shutdown activities by managing RFQs, contracts, and supplier performance, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and timely delivery of goods and services aligned with project timelines.
Required outputs: Functional
Requirements
Shutdown Procurement Execution
Successful running of RFQ end to end process for all Shutdown activities
% of shutdown PRs converted to POs within agreed SLA
RFQ-to-PO cycle time (shutdown materials & services)
% of shutdown materials/services delivered on time in full (OTIF) Manage emergency / after-the-fact POs (non-compliant spend)
Number of shutdown-related stock-outs (critical items)
Contract & Supplier Performance management
% of shutdown spend covered by signed contracts/SLA (target ≥80%)
Number of Contracts populated, reviewed and signed.
Supplier OTIF performance during shutdown
% of suppliers performance meetings held
Number of Supplier Non-conformances during shutdown
Governance and Adherence
% compliance to sourcing/tender processes (RFX vs deviations
Number of governance breaches (e.g., after-the-fact POs, no contracts)
% of suppliers vetted and approved per policy (due diligence)
No. Audit findings related to shutdown procurement
Adherence to Delegation of Authority (DOA) levels
Documentation completeness (contracts, approvals, evaluation reports)
Cost Optimisation
Total cost savings achieved vs shutdown
Cost avoidance achieved through strategic sourcing or negotiation
variance vs approved shutdown procurement budget
Savings from alternative sourcing / value engineering
Contractual improvements (pricing, payment terms, warranties)
Stakeholder Collaboration
Stakeholder satisfaction score (engineering / maintenance teams)
% of procurement plans aligned to shutdown schedule (engineering readiness)
Number of stakeholder engagement sessions / planning meetings
Responsiveness to stakeholder queries (turnaround time)
% of procurement decisions aligned with business priorities
Feedback from shutdown review sessions
Reporting and Management
Timeliness and accuracy of shutdown procurement reports
% of key KPIs reported weekly during shutdown
Visibility of procurement pipeline (PR, PO, delivery tracking)
Reporting on supplier performance and risks
Dashboard availability (cycle time, OTIF, spend tracking)
Qualifications and expertise required (Must)
CIPS or equivalent procurement certification (advantageous)
Supply Chain Management
Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial preferred)
Commercial / Procurement discipline
5–8 years’ experience in engineering procurement and CAPEX Procurement
RFQ / RFP management
Contract negotiation
Supplier evaluation and adjudication
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