Category Specialist role is part to the \u00a0team with Procurement, working to support the procurement of goods and services for various Logistic departments. The role is based in Total South Africa Head-office and the incumbent will be responsible for a Total procurement spend (Indirect Spend) of approximately R2 billion and the role procures for South Africa; Namibia; Swaziland and Botswana.\u00a0<\/p>\n
STRATEGIC SOURCING<\/p>\n
\tWorks with the business , cross functional teams and Group to understand and, where possible, optimise the local and regional business requirements for third party goods and services.
\n\tDefines and Implement sourcing strategies to ensure projects across multiple end users are delivered within timelines as per business plans and category and procurement strategies.\u00a0
\n\tAnalysing external and internal drivers of the category profile and understand supply chain and TCO reduction opportunities and apply benchmarking\u00a0
\n\tTo analyse past spend as well as forecast spend and savings by commodity\/business unit\/location
\n\tApplies current sourcing tools and methodologies including execution of sourcing events with e-sourcing technology.
\n\tImplements and realises value through effective strategic cost management utilising best in class methods and tools.
\n\tSupports the due diligence in mitigating external supply risk from supplier selection through to contract execution and on-going supplier delivery.
\n\tdevelopments of purchasing plans ; updating as per progress and provide performance tracking reports to Category Manager<\/p>\n
CONTRACT EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for defining contract strategies, drafting agreements; implementing longer term contracts \/ agreement with suppliers using defined indexes and defined supplier performance metrics
\n\tImplements clear and concise supply contracts, which considers all Total SA HSSE, legal and commercial aspects and ensure correct use of contract standard terms and application of industry terms and conditions.\u00a0
\n\tSupports ongoing contract management, including compliance to contractual terms by the suppliers; management of contract expiry and renegotiation of contracts\u00a0
\n\tEnsures the mechanics of the contracts, as well as the risks, are understood by all impacted stakeholders.<\/p>\n
SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
\tDevelop a list of key and strategic suppliers to be approved by the Local Contract Committee and Group Category Managers
\n\tManager the supplier performance management processes including coordinating SPM with end-user\u2019s involvement; developing the assessment questionnaire.\u00a0
\n\tFacilitates the performance review process. Uses tools to drive analysis of a wide variety of performance information.\u00a0
\n\tPropose and apply incentive schemes and penalties to drive and improve performance.\u00a0
\n\tFacilitate development of mutually agreed performance improvement plans.<\/p>\n
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
\tTo closely manage the relationship with internal customers and stakeholders, both within the framework of cross-functional category teams but also generally other internal stakeholders with relation to the category
\n\tTo proactively organise sessions with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to explore opportunities that can reduce cost and risk and drive innovation<\/p>\n
TENDER MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
\tManage and ensure effective execution of the Tenders within the prescribed policies and procedures\u00a0
\n\tManage the tender process and ensure prequalification of suppliers (including compliance to HSE requirements) and lead Supplier Evaluation Process.
\n\tChair all cross functional team meetings to actively manage the project timelines; communicate with the team members and other stake holders and lead presentations to Tender Committee.\u00a0
\n\tManage and ensure integrity of information by quality check tender presentations and documents<\/p>\n
Candidate Profile
\nAs Category Specialist , ideally you will possess the following :\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tA relevant recognised Bachelor of Commence or B-Tech degree or equivalent degree\/Diploma preferably purchasing or logistics from a recognised tertiary institution
\n\tMinimum of 7 years procurement experience with at least 3 years in strategic sourcing
\n\tGood communicator and potential to lead
\n\tKnowledge of developing Sourcing strategies and execution of Tendering process a prerequisite
\n\tPrevious experience or understanding of logistic, road transport, warehousing and rail gives an added advantage\u00a0
\n\tGood analytical skills and reporting capability are essential
\n\tKey competencies should include strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, high personal integrity, excellent presentation and strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
\n\tMicrosoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision and Projects)
\n\tSAP System\u00a0
\n\te-Procurement \/ e-Sourcing<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.totalenergies.com\/ ) or<\/p>\n
jobs.totalenergies.com<\/p>\n
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