Category Lead - Operations (Procurement Department)

Job Title: Category Lead: Operations

Duration: 12 Months (There is a possibility of contract renewal, as the project being supported is a multi-year initiative. However, any renewal will be subject to budget availability and performance of the candidate.)

Salary: R1,1m - R1,5m p/a

Division: Procurement Division

Department: Financial Services Department

This is a contract position reporting to the Manager: Strategic Sourcing.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• at least a B Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain or an equivalent qualification in a related field;
• a minimum of 7‒8 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing, of which at least 3 years in a supervisory role; and
• a Chartered Accountant (SA) (NQF 8) qualification or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certification will be an advantage.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to supervise the strategic sourcing function within the Operations category, including legal, financial advisory, training and other types of consultancy services, ensuring all sourcing activities are conducted in line with the Procurement Policy. This includes maintaining the validity, timeliness, accuracy, good governance and due diligence of all sourcing transactions.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Plan and prioritise work for self, using guidance from the Strategic Sourcing Manager and applying personal judgement, as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to controls and that all work complies with established processes, rules, policies and regulations.
• Oversee and conduct sourcing of goods and services, including market research, preparation of Request for X (RFX) procurement-related documentation, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, supplier award recommendations and preparing and presenting submissions to relevant committees
• Review and authorise RFXs and supplier award recommendations within delegated authority.
• Collate and analyse spend data for goods and services within the Operations category to develop demand plans, support resource planning and assist with category strategy development, process improvements and management reporting.
• Analyse and compile management information relating to the Operations category for reporting purposes.
• Manage relationships within the Operations category and lead or participate in stakeholder engagements, both internally and externally.
• Participate actively in initiatives aimed at continuously improving departmental systems, processes and procedures.
• Proactively increase knowledge and skills within the functional area and apply learnings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other procurement sections to ensure operational alignment in driving the overall strategy.

Additional requirements are as follows:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• strategic sourcing;
• category management;
• risk profiling;
• general, information and reporting management;
• relevant policies and legislation;
• governance, compliance management;
• financial analysis;
• analysis and problem-solving;
• conceptual thinking;
• planning and organising;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• driving results;
• developing and growing others;
• promoting teamwork;
• effective communication;
• judgement and decision-making;
• flexibility;
• resilience; and
• managing complexity and ambiguity.

Pay: R1 100 000,00 - R1 500 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person