Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and implement integrated procurement and service delivery strategies aligned with business objectives.
\n\tManage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
\n\tManage requirements of allocated supplier categories in accordance with budgetary provisions.
\n\tManage and optimise cost base increases, rebates, and discounts.
\n\tMaintain adequate database of alternative suppliers to manage business continuity ensuring supply chain stability
\n\tOversee the timeous delivery of goods and services as per service level agreements and address escalations of supplier issues.
\n\tConsult with service providers to address orders which have been escalated for resolution.
\n\tProvide data relevant to allocated categories for monthly and quarterly procurement reports.
\n\tManage deviation requests from normal SCM (Supply Chain Management) procedures for goods and services.<\/p>\n
Manage tender processes to ensure compliance to the Procurement Policy:<\/p>\n
\tFacilitate the adjudication of tenders and make recommendations to the panel for approval of the final award of tender.
\n\tProvide guidance and advice on tender evaluations and ensure alignment to internal processes.
\n\tParticipate in contract negotiations with strategic vendors in collaboration with the Legal department and respective internal departments and provide recommendations for approval.
\n\tMaintain professional and ethical relationships with suppliers ensuring ongoing stakeholder management.
\n\tCoordinate procurement activities across multiple service lines (hygiene, cleaning, pest control, and food services).
\n\tCollaborate with operations and finance teams to ensure alignment between procurement and operational requirements.
\n\tAnalyse spend data to identify savings opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
\n\tEnsure compliance with company policies, B-BBEE requirements, and industry regulations.
\n\tIdentify, onboard EME\u2019s (Exempted Micro Enterprises) and QSE\u2019s (Qualifying Micro Enterprises) and develop Enterprise Development beneficiaries to graduate to Supplier development.
\n\tManagement of allocated categories ensuring onboarding and spending with suppliers in the six areas defined by the preferential procurement scorecard.
\n\tDrive innovation and sustainability within the supply chain and service delivery processes.
\n\tManage strategic relationships with key category suppliers, ensuring regular communication at multiple levels.
\n\tFacilitate quarterly strategic supplier meetings with senior management.
\n\tDevelop and manage relationships with the divisional operations teams, to ensure supplier SLA delivery and any challenges are being addressed timelessly
\n\tFacilitate any changes to service \/ product contracts for suppliers following approval, in consultation with internal stakeholders and service providers.
\n\tManage contractual matters in the procurement of goods and services across allocated categories.
\n\tRenew or adjustment contracts prior to contract expiry date, ensuring compliance to contract close-out, extension, or renewal processes.
\n\tManage supplier compliance against Group framework, including supplier requirements and authorization of exceptions where supplier requirements are not met
\n\tReport against procurement compliance and governance metrics using the Group framework.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, or a related field.
\n\tMinimum of\u00a05\u20138 years\u2019 experience\u00a0in procurement or integrated services management, preferably in a multi-service environment.
\n\tStrong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills.
\n\tExcellent understanding of operational processes within hygiene, cleaning, pest control, or food service sectors.
\n\tStrong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage, or similar).
\n\tProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.empactgroup.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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