Procurement Specialist Jobs at Kwena Group Holdings in Cape Town, Western Cape

Kwena Group Holdings company opens jobs for Procurement Specialist positions in the Western Cape region. The type of work we provide is Full-time.

The criteria for the employees we need are having Purchasing and Supply Chain skills with Entry level experience, as well as employees who are honest, disciplined and responsible.

The Headhunters company itself is engaged in Staffing and Recruiting, of course if you are interested in applying for this company, you can register immediately.

Job Information

Job Description

Our client, a leading mining company with offices in Rosebank, is currently looking to hire an Inclusive Procurement Advisor to join their team. Reporting into the Inclusive Procurement Manager, you will support the achievement of local Inclusive Procurement strategic ambitions. This will be a 12-month contract position.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• At least 3 years’ recent experience in an inclusive procurement advisory or similar capacity within the mining/ EPCM industries
• Experience in socio-economic development with reference to local/ rural community development
• Strategy execution
• Working knowledge of supplier development
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks pertaining to procurement
• Supply Chain processes experience
• Supplier and internal partnering, relationship & performance management
• Project Management experience
• Supporting Continuous Supply Chain improvement and optimisation
• Must be willing to travel to Rustenburg from time to time

Main Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

General

• Implement Inclusive Procurement activities that supports the overall Supply Chain business strategy

Community Strategy and Programme Management

• Practical support and change management at Business Unit level, with a specific focus on supporting Host Community suppliers and other SMME’s/ new entrants
• Ensure correct and appropriate application and interpretation of Inclusive Procurement (IP) requirements
• Contribute to the overall community and IP strategy
• Support the implementation and progress monitoring of the strategic programmes
• Support the implementation of change, engagement & communication plans that will support the effective deployment of IP strategy

Modelling, Information & Reporting

• Provide area-specific input to the overall Inclusive Procurement scorecard and targets and support the tracking of performance against these at Business Unit level
• Support the development of a future demand pipeline that will guide supplier development, initiatives and performance

Commercial Value Delivery and Supplier Development

• Support asset-based Implementation of IP initiatives in agreements by providing guidance to Business Unit asset- based teams
• Provide input to category portfolio and value delivery planning, support category IP strategy and sourcing plan development, commercial and initiative plans and agreements to ensure formal commitment are embedded

Partnerships and Suppliers

• Support management and the implementation of IP initiatives across the Business Unit; and raise any issues to commercial teams and provide progress feedback
• Effect continuous growth Supplier development and support IP Pipelines

Sustainability and Social

• Support the implementation of the social and sustainability strategies and initiatives that relate to Inclusive Procurement and how these contribute to the sustainable mine plans
• Support the implementation of policy and standards on Communities and Inclusive Procurement, reflecting the sustainability, inclusion & diversity ambitions as well as any other national?imperatives
• Support engagement of host community suppliers and business forums, as well as relevant local governmental bodies

Who Does This Position Interface With

• Supply Chain Leadership Team and broader Supply Chain teams
• Asset Supply Chain Manager Teams
• Group Legal
• Social Performance, Government Affairs & Sustainability Teams

Key External Relationships

• Communities
• Suppliers
• Contractors

Suitable individuals are encouraged to reply to this ad or send their updated CV directly to [Email Address Removed] for immediate consideration.

Desired Skills

• sustainability
• procurement
• supply chain
• CIPS
• RFQ
• Preferrential
• BBEE
• BEE
• rural
• communities
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• supplier

Desired Work Experience

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

Benefit

• Bonus for overtime
• Gain experience
• Comfortable work environment