Senior Sourcing Specialist (IT) |
Vacancy Details |
Reference No. | AF-5061 |
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Synopsis | Our client, a reputable insurance group, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to develop category strategies and implement plans for the cluster of categories they are responsible for across the group, to meet group and business objectives. |
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Description | - Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to deal with specific strategic sourcing projects.
- Always bear in mind the BU and group’s short-and medium-term goals and objectives.
- While seeking to balance that with always pursuing the best cost option for all deals concluded.
- Form the link between BU’s/OSU’s and any external parties e.g. vendors or providers.
- Provide alignment with Group strategic initiatives such as Preferential Procurement objectives.
- Have a strong focus on enabling BU’s and OSU’s to operationalise category plans and strategies through setting category policies, procedures and leading the sourcing and negotiation processes.
- The role also focusses on knowledge and skills transfer through providing guidance and support to the Sourcing Specialists.
- Develop Category Demand Plans that will meet purchasing customer service goals, corporate profit goals and return on equity goals.
- Develop and drive implementation of Category Strategies (including business case development).
- Develop and implement Category Pricing and Management Approach.
- Develop and implement Category Policies and Group Agreements to ensure quality, delivery and cost improvements including KPI’s, scorecards etc.
- Lead both internal and external stakeholders in Sourcing, Negotiation and Contracting Management processes. This includes negotiating short, medium-or long-term contracts/SLA’s and is accountable for measuring performance to and administering compliance of contract terms and conditions. Co-ordinates with
- Legal to develop appropriate business terms and conditions for supply agreements and ensures adherence to corporate policy.
- Drive sourcing savings against category budgets.
- Monitor and Review implementation of the above through monitoring performance against goals, analyses results and initiates appropriate action for the BU’s/OSU’s to assist them to meet their business objectives.
- Compile, interpret and enable implementation of outcomes from reports for the categories in their cluster (including BEE, Spend and related analysis).
- Implement all resolutions passed by the Preferential Procurement Board.
- May be required to perform other duties as instructed from time-to-time by immediate superior.
- Identify, manage and report-on any associated Risks to mitigate the group’s exposure on procurement and related matters.
- Conduct benchmark analyses on deals concluded.
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Requirements | - Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Engineering is preferred.
- Post-graduate studies in procurement or related subjects will be an added advantage.
- 8-10 years of experience in a Procurement Management role in a similar organisation.
- 5 years of experience in an IT Sourcing role in a similar organisation.
- Experience in and good understanding of the Microsoft/Oracle/VM Ware licensing, support and maintenance contracting and entitlement.
- Good understanding of the Microsoft/Oracle/VM Ware licensing, support and maintenance contracting and entitlement.
- Understanding of IT infrastructure.
- Understanding of capex and opex models.
- Must be self-motivated with enthusiasm and strong drive for results.
Kindly note that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. |
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Position Type | Permanent |
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Work Level | Senior |
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Salary | Market Related |
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Industry | Insurance |
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Salary Type | Annually |
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Package | Cost To Company |
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Affirmative Action | Yes |
Geographic Location | Gauteng - JHB North |