Specialist Procurement - Kempton Park
Job details
South African Airways (SAA) began operations on 1 February 1934. SAA, is a leading carrier in Africa, serving regional destinations between Johannesburg and six African destinations - Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Lusaka, Lagos, Mauritius and 2 domestic routes from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Durban. SAA is a member of the largest international airline network, Star Alliance. Job Purpose
The Specialist Procurement is responsible for the formulation and execution of Commodity specific sourcing strategies. The effort aims at the reduction of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of all Commodities and services purchased by SAA.
As part of the Strategic Sourcing Team, the Specialist Procurement is required to contribute to the optimisation of the Global Supply Management function by participating in Projects aimed at continuous improvement.
Principal Accountabilities
Provide input into the design of the Department Strategy taking into account specialist expertise, best practice, benchmarking and market standards etc.
Implements department strategy within area of responsibility
Recommends policies, processes, action plans and systems to support implementation of the strategy
Analyse cost drivers and provide recommendations on profitability of department
Support the management and control of budget in area of responsibility
Provide recommendations to actively support cost and headcount containment
Manage minimum of R100 million of direct and indirect Procurement spend and influencing spend of ± R15b
Responsible for Procurement saving target of 20%
Utilises resources in area of responsibility
Optimise technology to enhance internal and external customer expectations
Implements processes to deliver customer value
Drives customer centricity within areas of control
Maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships through appropriate relationship building and networking
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to track supplier and commodity group performance
Monitor, track and report Commodity TCO reduction performance to all relevant stakeholders
Communicate and sell Commodity initiatives to all relevant stakeholders
Enforce Governance and Risk Management policies, processes and systems
Ensure good governance in all aspects of Commodity and Contract Management
Make certain that, where possible, Procurement spend is channelled to companies BBBEE suppliers
Ensure that price escalations are adequately mitigated
Align Strategic Sourcing initiatives with other GSM functions of the Airline
Deliver on regular and timeous reporting of information to key stakeholders
Preparation and presentation of BAC submissions
Report to Manager Procurement on the status of projects responsible for
Firm understanding and ability to implement general Commodity Management principles
Drive continuous optimisation programmes and initiatives
Engage in trend analysis, benchmarking, research, best practice to support optimisation of department
Manages projects to contribute to the optimisation of the department/ division
Implement Commodity specific sourcing strategies
Facilitate Cross Functional Sourcing teams (CFST) to focus on specific commodity TCO reduction and value creation initiatives
Assess business requirements, End-user needs and Supply Market capabilities for the relevant Commodity groups
Facilitate the development of Commodities standards (where applicable) with active End-user involvement
Challenge the End-user specifications; evaluate new products / services and analyse potential in supplier processes to reduce cost/s
Obtain sign-off from the Commodity sponsor for all commodity modules developed by the CFST
Provide strategic input into key Commodity contracts, managed by the Manager Procurement
Act as an interface between the Airline's end users and Commodity suppliers/contractors, consultants and service providers
Review the overall effectiveness of strategies and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Manage and administer the Tender Process in accordance with the Airline's Procurement Policy as well as the PFMA and PPPFA and/or any associated legislation, Instruction Notes and Regulations
Actively supports and adheres to people processes and plans to deliver on divisional objectives
Provides support to team members to maximise productivity and development
Implements change initiatives with the vision and strategic direction of the Airline
Lives and role models the Airline's Values
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management at NQF level 7
Membership of a procurement / SCM professional body e.g MCIPS / SAPICS will be an advantage
3 - 5 years' aviation experience in a supply chain management or procurement environment
Experience in strategic sourcing implementation
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Airline's procurement policies, procedures and guidelines
Aviation industry knowledge and experience
Supply management best practices knowledge
Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing Methodology/Principles and its execution
Knowledge of Commodity Management Best Practices
SAP knowledge (e.g. relevant to Contract Management etc.)
Procurement legislation (e.g. PFMA and PPPFA)
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Presentation skills
Lateral thinking ability
Results oriented
Methodical
Ability to handle pressure
Team player
Self-motivated
Commercial acumen
Financial acumen
Attributes
Engages in Crucial Conversations
Manages Projects
Facilitates Change and Innovation
Implements and aligns to vision
Delivers value
Values Team Diversity
Role models behaviours and values
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