Spec: Category Management & Sourcing at BCXP

Structure, Grade & Reporting Job grade/level S5 Business Unit Finance Department Supply Chain Management Position reports to Senior Manager: Category Management & Sourcing Hardware Span of Control Where relevant

Core Description

Manage end-to-end Procurement process for categories/ commodities using Total Cost Ownership (TCO) model to achieve savings for the company. Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

Engage with the business stakeholders to understand business requirements

Conduct market analysis and research to understand commodity trends within the organization compared to local and global trends

Draft and manage own RFX’s and manage the governance processes during each RFX

Create and maintain an up to date, visible and accessible repository of procurement contract information indicating vendor, contract value, goods or services for which the contract exists; as well as flags indicating upcoming contract renewal or termination

Prepare and administer correspondence and contract documentation throughout the life cycle of a contract, including termination and contract closeout activities

Deliver efficient and effective contract management services to the stakeholders through determining the urgency, importance, impact and resource implications

Responsible for implementation and management of category/ commodity strategy

Manage the supplier selection, identification of potential strategic partners and fact-based negotiations for the category

Manage the strategy implementation and sourcing execution against the established measures and controls in alignment with the overall KPI framework manage the cross functional sourcing team and measures category practices against best-in-class benchmarks to identify value delivery initiatives

Within the framework of the cross functional sourcing and supplier development teams, closely manages the relationship with internal customers

Manage the BBBEE performance within the category Functional Skills

Adherence to principles and values

Analytical, logical and methodical

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Persuading and Influencing

Good understanding of the ICT industry, with a focus on the Telecommunications market

Understanding of the National Development Plan (NDP), NIPC, ICT sector guides and B-BBEE codes

Knowledge in medium to complex negotiations, contracts management, business finance and strategic cost management

Ability to build and manage long-term internal and external business relationships. Behavioural Competencies 2. Developing and implementing account plan or strategy 4. People / Team Leadership 5. Decision Making 3. Meeting customer expectations 6. Communication and Impact 1. Job Match Qualifications A Degree (NQF7) or Diploma (NQF6) in Commerce or Accounting Experience

5 Years’ experience in Sourcing environment with experience in the sourcing environment with large scale sourcing projects exposure

OR

Grade 12 and 7 years’ experience Certifications / Professional Registration None Special Requirements/ Employment Condition Work Characteristics WFA /Office Based