Sourcing Manager Umhlanga

Sourcing Manager

Currently seeking a Sourcing Manager for a leading FMCG/Supply Chain Management company based in Umhlanga. The purpose of the role is:

• 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 BEEE 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.
• To manage the stock availability at the various operational sites through planning, call off and management of the stock from point of source to point of consumption.
• To increase supply chain reliability and cost effectiveness through better forecasting, planning, order execution and stock management.
• To manage the procurement of stock against agreed strategic and operational targets and approve all orders.
• To manage the operational switch on of new sites, including setting up a regular supply network.
• To ensure compliance with all QHSE and corporate governance SOPs from the team.
• To lead the supply planning team and hold them accountable for stock availability on site, at the right cost and quality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Vendor Management Strategy Development
• Work with Group Procurement Manager 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 (production and camp managers as well as head Operations managers) 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.
• Develop a negotiation and contracting strategy that delivers against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Identify strategic suppliers and develop the relationship from transactional to partnership status.
• Identify critical supply lines and develop contingency sourcing options, partners for solutions, products and services.
• Work with Group Procurement Manager to identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities and efficiencies and work collaboratively with Business managers to prioritize and drive implementation.
• Work with HR to define and then achieve the B-BBEE targets related to procurement and enterprise development for the SA companies.
• Sourcing Agreements Setup
• Ensure 95%+ 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.

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, services or substitute materials.

• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility and ensure contracts and service level agreements support environmental and green practices.
• Conduct HSEQ compliance assessments on supplier premises.
• Influence suppliers’ production processes, technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organisations.
• Drive sustainability, risk, and compliance and BBBEE objectives.
• Financial Management - support office.
• 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.
• Ensure price tracking and trending are undertaken as part of market research on a regular basis.
• Team Management
• Lead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Skills Development Act.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback, including informal and formal staff appraisals.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Manage staff administration issues, including leave, time management and interaction with the wider business.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Teamwork and Self-Management
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric

Degree in Supply Chain

5 - 10 years sourcing management experience

Ability to travel into Africa

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable

Interested?

Please apply via PNET

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