Specialist Category Management.coe Coe.supply Chain (business Services)(f55001)

Job Title

The successful candidate will be reporting to Group Manager Category Management and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Conduct an analysis of ACSA's spend, historical data and external market across a portfolio of commodities to baseline, determine trends and identify sourcing opportunities

Conduct research on the marketplace and identify potential suppliers. Assess potential suppliers' capabilities and capacity to meet materials/service requirements

Analyse supplier proposals/offerings, evaluate suppliers, rank suppliers and recommend suppliers based on their ability to meet or exceed business needs for the purpose of identifying and selecting the best fit for the enterprise

Build and maintain constructive relationships with suppliers and service providers

Use leading practice procurement tools (such as cost trend analysis, price change analysis and supplier performance reviews) to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality and keep internal customers informed and involved in ongoing supplier management

Monitor and report on financial compliance/performance of the contract and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary to maintain exceptional service

Negotiate supplier contracts in terms of materials/service quality and prices, delivery specifications, contract lifespan, contract ceilings, contract terms and conditions, etc

Implement BBBEE strategies to ensure required targets are met

Identify and quantify all major costs associated with sourcing activities

Ensure compliance and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including regulatory registers

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and applicable prescripts

Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained for suppliers and ACSA

Manage ACSA's risk exposure through identification, implementation and maintenance of risk control measures to minimise the Company's liability

Compile, submit and present various category specific reports

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

Bachelor's Degree (3 years - 360 credits) (NQF 7) in Supply Chain/ Procurement/ Business Management/ Finance is essential

5 years' relevant operational experience in strategic sourcing or strategic purchasing organisation is essential

Registration with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS) OR SAPICS

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) Advantageous

Intermediate Microsoft Office

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Conflict Management

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service Orientation

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Knowledge of Procurement principles and practices

Knowledge of relevant legislation and applicable prescripts

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.