Global IT Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Strong Technology background SO NOT MANUFACTURING BUYER / SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE but must have worked for a global technology company

In other words you must be experienced enough to report directly to a Group Head of Procurement/CPO and manage a global remit for technology procurement.

10 Years of Relevant Experience

Role is based in Durban South Africa

Certification Required MCIPS or similar

Global project and Strategic procurement management
Has worked with a range of commodities
Has worked with high value projects and negotiations
Strong people management and leadership skills
Technical ability
Leading transformation
Operations exposure
Process and execution skills e.g. able to prepare presentations for CXO
Strong stakeholder management able to influence CXO
Commercial acumen

Job Description
The candidates primary responsibility will be to oversee and enhance the efficiency and costeffectiveness of their Category Management Team all while upholding the utmost standards of purchase quality and procurement ethics. If youre ready to take on a pivotal role in maintaining excellence in procurement we encourage you to apply. Join us in ensuring topnotch management of procurement operations while driving quality and value.

What you will do:
Category Management Strategy and Leadership

• Drive the Category Management strategy and portfolio to deliver bestinclass commercial outcomes. This role will be accountable for leading the Category Management teams across all Indirect Categories with a core focus on Technology. The leader will deliver the Category Strategy across all Technology Professional Services and Facilities and lead a team of Category/ Procurement professionals. The role leader will report directly to the Group Head of Procurement/ CPO with a truly global remit.

Strategic Planning and Delivery

• Execution of groupwide sourcing procurement category and supplier management strategies that support the group organizational and other functional strategies.
• Implementing strategies to reduce procurement costs and implement costsaving initiatives to improve the organizations bottom line.
• Analyzing insights spending data and market trends to identify costsaving opportunities and areas for optimization in sourcing procurement and supplier management.

Supplier Contract and Stakeholder Management

• Managing the contract and supplier management team to ensure the timely execution of contracts and effective supplier performance.
• Engaging with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with expectations.
• Manage the capabilities required for endtoend contract lifecycle and supplier relationship management.

People

• Planning recruiting and managing team capacity to ensure the team is fully staffed and equipped with the resources and skillset required for team effectiveness.
• Coaching team members to continuously develop their capabilities enabling improved performance and company culture.
• Managing employee performance in line with company values and principles.

Knowledge Practice and Continuous Improvement

• Ensuring team adoption of and adherence to procurement policies and practices to ensure effective and compliant delivery.
• Implementation of actions to mitigate the occurrence or impact of risk.
• Internal Intellectual Property
• Make recommendations on ethical sourcing procurement category and supplier management that support the groups operational requirements sustainability diversity equity and inclusion objectives.
• Continuously monitor industry trends market conditions and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.

What you will need:

• Type of Qualification Relevant Diploma/Degree/ Engineering/ Technical / Finance Degree
• Certification Required MCIPS or similar preferred

The salary range is up to R1.32 million 2 annual bonuses and benefits

Benefits:
R2000 Medical Aid subsidy (Discovery or Momentum)
Provident Fund with Alexander Forbes. You can choose to contribute 3 4 or 5% of your CTC on a monthly basis and we will match your contribution
School Subsidies: Creche (R800 per month to help you cover the cost up to the age of 3) / Preschool (R400 per month up to the age of 6) / High school (depending on your years of service we will subsidize high school fees)
Insured Benefits: Group Life / Income Protector / Funeral Fund / Capital Disability)
Canteen Gym Concierge L&D etc