Senior Specialist – Supply Procurement Management

ROLE PURPOSE

Directs the acquisition of goods, materials, and services an organization needs to operate efficiently while controlling costs and reducing supply chain risks. Leads long-term sourcing plans, negotiates high-value contracts, and manages supplier relationships to optimize costs and secure the supply chain. Ensure compliance with Nexio’s procurement and BBBEE procurement policies.

ROLE REQUIREMENT

• Develop and execute category strategies and multi-year purchasing plans aligned with overall business goals
• Runs tenders (RFP/RFQ) and aligns acquisitions with business goals.
• Manage the supplier onboarding process across direct and support costs.
• Build relationships with reliable suppliers and partners.
• Maintain an update and accurate supplier database to evaluate and tracking performance as well as for risk mitigation.
• Compile annual supplier Health Check to ensure the sustainability of suppliers.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing and delivery terms
• Legally protects the company and ensures adequate Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manages, trains, and sets performance metrics (KPIs) for purchasing staff and buyers.
• Partner with finance, legal, operations and support teams to forecast future needs and align workflows.
• Building strong partnerships with key suppliers.
• Ensures adherence to SPM policies, conflict of interest policies and confidentiality of supplier information in procurement process.
• Ensure that supplier relations are managed by means of a contract where Standard Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order are insufficient to cover the deliverable
• Ensure Preferential Procurement with respect to all Nexio’s suppliers by ensuring compliance with the DTI’s BBBEE Codes of Good Practice.
• Conduct ad hoc governance and strategic procurement projects as directed by management
• Monitor and drive optimal for procurement of employee travel and ensure that reservations distributed timely
• Monitors and optimised travel costs and corporate connectivity costs and implements controls for fair usage.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Law or equivalent.
• Post-graduate commercial Degree would be advantageous
• At least 5 – 8 years relevant experience

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• People management skills.
• Clear communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to generate solutions, evaluate them, and choose the most appropriate option for the contract.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to execute in a high-pressure environment.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Conflict Management Skills.
• Relationship Management.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Project Management.
• Policy Development