Commodity Specialist

QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12.
• B Degree / B Tech in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management/Logistics.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years' experience in sourcing and contracting.
• Proven experience with pricing models.
• Good knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Total cost of ownership TCO modelling experience will be advantageous.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Analyse, interpret and structure Client user requirements, in order to provide effective solutions for the utilisation of operational systems in the client environment.
• Accept responsibility for the sourcing process bids and quotations.
• Source technical / specialist inputs regarding the respective category as required.
• Compile bid documentation in order to elicit a response from potential bidders.
• Perform total cost of ownership TCO modelling for supplier selection purposes when possible.
• Evaluate, prepare and submit an acquisition approval submission as part of the source selection process to the relevant adjudication committees.
• Negotiate terms and conditions/prices and purpose written agreements with the intent of providing continued support to the client.
• Perform financial due diligence on high value strategic contracts.
• Establish, lead and facilitate cross functional sourcing teams to focus on specific commodity specifications, critical requirements and Total Cost of Ownership TCO reduction when possible.
• Obtain cross functional support team feedback on commodity analysis updates, and work collaboratively across the commodity teams to improve and enhance analytical tools, capability and outputs.
• Ensure availability and continuous supply of key commodities to the clients.
• Manage all the contracts/orders placed on your portfolio of commodities.
• Compile reports on contract/order set targets and provide information to SCM Compliance and Performance Management.
• Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives thus controlling expenditure.
• Ensure good governance in all aspects of commodity and contract management and adherence to B-BBEE requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and Supply Chain policies, practices and procedures.
• Manage supplier relations and performance to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
• Liaise with SCM Compliance and Performance Division on the performance of contracted suppliers.
• Liaise with all other Armscor departments and divisions on SCM related matters.
• Liaise with the Client/End User environment.

KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Projects.
• Extensive knowledge and experience on all the relevant legislation and regulations i.e., PFMS, BBBEE, PPPFA, SCM policies etc.
• Supply Chain Management.