SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER PROCUREMENT-APPLY NOW

JOB TITLE : SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER PROCUREMENT 

BAND : GBF7 

DEPARTMENT : COMMERCIAL SERVICES 

SECTION : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

OPERATION : DE BEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES (PTY) LTD - VENETIA MINE

PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS: 

The incumbent will be responsible for the compilation and administration of contracts according to organizational, legal, and business requirements. Provide a cost-effective Procurement function focusing on the containment of costs, creation of value, management of commercial risk inherent to procurement processes and maintaining adherence to Policies and Procedures.

KEY RESULTS AREAS: 

• Preparation of enquiry documents, ensuring maximum safeguards and benefits to the company, based on information provided by the originator (e.g. technical, specifications, commercial factors

• Facilitation of tender site visits. 

• Ensure scope clarification with the originator and the tenderers, including tender clarification and compliance to procurement procedures. 

• Ensure commercial evaluation of tenders received with the objective of deriving sound commercial recommendations. 

• Provide guidance to originator and relevant stakeholders on legal and contractual implications of tenders during contract life cycle. 

• Negotiate favorable conditions such as terms of payment, performance, escalation principles and deliverables prior to contract award. 

• Preparation of final contract documentation reflective of commercial, legal and performance agreement between the contractor and company. 

• Facilitate the signing of contracts and appointment of Contracts Managers. 

• Interface with on Mine Group of Supply Chain Services. 

• Manage supplier relationship through establishing and maintaining relationships with contracted suppliers for the operation. 

• Ensure compliance with the company Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Company Policies and Procedures and Legislation. 

• Give due consideration to Preferential Procurement with regards to BEE, Local Procurement, Social. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12/ Std 10/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification

• National Diploma in Logistics/Purchasing/ Commercial is Essential

• Qualified artisan (or similar) with relevant experience within the mining environment (Advantageous) 

• At least 5 Years of Supply Chain standards/purchasing experience within the Mining industry 

• SAP Material Management previous experience essential 

• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License

• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine

• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of SAP

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Negotiating and networking skills

• Basic knowledge of Customs (importing of materials)

• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Good inter-personal skills

• Ability to analyse and interpret information

• Strong governance

• Customer & service orientation

• Detail orientation

• Commercial acumen

• Strong technical acumen

• Commodity knowledge

• Strong Supply Chain administration skills

• Demonstrable track record of achieving results (operational, projects, people)

• Problem solving ability – ability to think out of the box and ability to adapt to changes in working conditions

• Ability to work under pressure and multitask

• Successful track record of exercising judgement/effective decision making

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• For internal applicants, strictly complete an internal application form and attach (via the website) detailed CV and qualification/ID. You are required to attain your immediate line manager and Head of Department signature on your application form.

• Preference will be given to HDSA candidates and consideration will be given to the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Labour Plan.

• External search: YES

• Secondment terms: NO

TO APPLY:

Submit applications on or before the closing date to: Website:www.angloamerican.com/careers

Closing Date: 17 July 2022