Chief Procurement Officer at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To develop an integrated Transnet Engineering’s supply chain strategy that is aligned with the Transnet’ Groups strategic supply chain management strategy.
•  Provide strategic leadership to ensure provision of comprehensive supply chain management services to Transnet Engineering.
• Develop strategies relating the implementation of BBBEE and enterprise development.
• Develop contract management strategies to mitigate risk.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to the Transnet Engineering businesses to ensure effective implementation of the strategy.

Position Outputs

• Formulate and manage the implementation of the approved Supply Management Strategies, policies & procedures to ensure that Transnet Engineering achieves its business objectives and minimise supply chain risk by improving inventory/material holdings and eliminate stock-outs of critical resources.
• Ensure that sourcing strategies, policies and plans are developed, approved, implemented and reviewed to enable Transnet Engineering to cost effectively access & acquire quality material & services from reputable suppliers in line with the business objectives and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) principles.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies (warehouse footprint, transport modes, preferred Logistics service providers (LSPs)) aligned with business plans.
• Analyse the business strategy, forecasts, key performance indicators, investment plans, shareholder expectations, reviews and operating contexts to determine future trends, strategic direction and implications.
• Responsible for driving optimization of total supply chain cost, inventory and customer service level performance through integrated supply chain activities, and 3rd party distribution alliances.
• Formulate, recommend and implement approved Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment strategies, policies, standards and guidelines to enable Transnet Engineering to be a player in ensuring that the South African economy is broadly and fairly distributed to all South Africans especially the previously disadvantaged communities and assist in sustaining economic growth
• Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, e.g. Government, suppliers, 3rd Party Service Providers, transport/logistics interest groups and general Business fraternities so that Transnet Engineering secures favourable reactions to its aims and objectives and explore any collaborative support opportunities
• Develop, implement and maintain value adding inventory and tender business processes to enhance Transnet Engineering’s business sustainability & continuity by implementing effective internal controls and corporate governance procedures, which will minimise governance risks and ensure compliance to ISO accreditation standards.
• Ensure compliance to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Procurement Act, BBBEE, National Treasury directives, Transnet Policies and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Lead and direct the team within supply management portfolio to drive high performance through the implementation of talent management strategies and performance management systems.
• Plan and ensure the effective implementation of the supply management strategies so that the objectives are met within the required budget, time and quality requirements.
• Prepare, monitor and control the annual budget so that expenditure is in line with Transnet’s financial requirements and facilitates the achievement of the strategy.
• Develop and implement effective plans, strategies, procedures and policies and monitor them to ensure that they meet legal requirements, business needs, organisational objectives, and they reflect good practices.
• Ensure data integrity and timely reporting to Transnet Group governance structures, Transnet Engineering EXCO and other ad hoc governance structures.
• Produce reports [including recommendations, best practice, benchmarking, trends and risk] to inform strategic decision and policy compliance pertaining to supply chain management across Transnet Engineering.
• Drive change related activities with regard to people, processes and technology.
• Provide leadership support to the Transnet Engineering Employee Relations processes including support during Grievances and Disciplinary matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Finance/ Supply Chain Management/ Logistics.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics of which at least 5 years in a senior management level in a large organisation with a complex operations environment.
• Experience in leading major transformation within an organisation.
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registration with relevant professional body will be added advantage, e.g, CIPS.

OR

• Minimum of 12 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics of which at least 8 years in a senior management level in a large organisation with a complex operations environment.
• Experience in leading major transformation within an organisation.
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registration with relevant professional body will be added advantage, e.g, CIPS.
• Inherent job requirements
• Requirement of trust and honesty in handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
• Drivers’ License (Code 08).
• Regular travel as required by the business.
• Knowledge & Understanding:
• In-depth knowledge of Supply Management / Procurement.
• Sound knowledge of Public Sector Supply Management legislation and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of Legal Contracts.
• Working knowledge of Supply Management processes and systems.
• Understanding of technical and operational requirements of a business including capital requirements.
• Product knowledge.
• Sound knowledge and insight of Risk.
• Have knowledge of basic financial principles.