Current Opportunities at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• University Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or similar)
• MBA advantageous
• MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply), PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) desirable

Experience

• Knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and procedures
• An understanding of the Banking or ICT industry would be advantageous
• Large Corporate with Procurement Leadership (at least + 8 -10years) with demonstrated experience working with Board/ exco/senior management, in the relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role.
• Experience managing the End-to-End Source to Contract
• 10 years people leadership experience in a Corporate Finance or Procurement environment.
• Project Management experience
• Experience in leading large organisational projects and demonstrated ownership of change management
• Experience with Advanced Analytics
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with procurement teams and stakeholders and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met
• Understanding of and ability to manage using agile, customer-focused project management techniques
• Work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and make decisions on the best course of action
• Excellent technology skills including ERP, Automation and Cognitive Tools, Reporting Tools, etc
• Self-starter/ initiative/creativity/innovation, goal oriented
• Operational Risk Management
• Performance Management & Evaluation Methods
• Change and Cost Management
• Assertive, decisive, with sound prioritisation ability
• Curious and eager to learn beyond own areas of responsibility
• Able to coach less experienced procurement team members and stakeholders to improve their learning and raise their capabilities, as relevant

Duties

Category Management:

• Category Management: Create data & insights led Category Strategic Planning
• Business Relationship Management
• Coach and Develop Category Managers, Specialists and administrators in setting and achieving Category goals
• Define strategic sourcing of main procured categories and monitor the execution thereof
• Define strategic and tactical sourcing and the execution of its strategy, defining concrete levers to increase focus and efficiency on each of the main procured categories
• Identify resources needed to make target a realityachieve business objectives and agreed targets and manage and coordinate cross-functional sourcing teams
• Design and oversee the execution of the sourcing recommendation process
• Identify Supply Chain opportunities for improvement per main category
• Balance Governance and Customer centricity across the management of the several categories

Benefits Realisation:

• Ensure sustainable savings by identifying opportunities and delivering benefits against all targets through effective cost reduction, cost avoidance and revenue generation opportunities. Introduce Value Add and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives that will contribute to savings and maximize value.
• Report on performance against targets for benefits realization by extraction of data through MI
• Devise methods to optimize processes and eradicate waste to drive value throughout the supply chain. Introduce innovation that will add strategic benefit through mutual relationships and synergies by working with the internal customer (business units) and third-party suppliers

Strategic Sourcing:

• Cost Optimisation and procurement business plan
• Develop a strategy to maximise potential synergies and maximise value for the Group which is aligned to Group strategy.
• Analyse current trends in the procurement environment.
• Develop the procurement business plan and set realistic targets to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives
• Establish demand requirement to effectively plan and manage sourcing demand
• Identify areas where value can be added / exploited further, areas where value is being destroyed and areas where value is latent, and act accordingly
• Consider future consequences of actions on the viability of the business
• Discuss the current environment and how this will impact the business both now and, in the future business requirements and business continuity.

Contract Management:

• Delivery of effective contract management will include -
• Service delivery management: ensuring that the materials and/or services being delivered as agreed to the required level of performance and quality by working timeously and to agreed deadlines

Stakeholder Management:

• To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by interpreting and influencing both the external and internal environments and by creating positive relationships with stakeholders through the appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives
• Positioning stakeholders according to the level of influence, impact, or enhancement they may provide to the business or it's projects

Research and Development: 

• Efficiently and effectively roll out and implement the procurement objectives
• Consider/Review, plan and coordinate all procurement demands plans aligned to Group strategy
• To deliver outcomes and objectives as agreed with the line manage and business units.
• Effectively report on procurement activities against the determined procurement and Supply Chain Management principles.
• Reporting (review and submit) on progress against annual procurement plans (monthly/quarterly)
• Sourcing of products and services which include but not limited to market research, preparation of RFT/P/Q/I's, evaluation of bids/tenders, commercial negotiations,
• recommendations for the supplier award, including the preparation & presentation of submissions to the key stakeholders in accordance with the procurement policy & relevant legislation including BBBEE

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and procedures
• An understanding of the Banking or ICT industry would be advantageous

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Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B. Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.

Advantageous Requirements:

• Qualification / Professional Membership
• 3 year’s working experience in an automated manufacturing plant.
• Six-sigma certification.
• Industrial automation qualification.

Experience

• 3 years demonstrated experience as a Senior Technician/ Technical Officer or Technical Specialist in a manufacturing assembly environment.
• 2 years demonstrated experience in an Explosives Plant

Duties

• Provision of technical and assembly plant support during;
• Ensuring the manufacturing is efficient
• Process research and optimization projects
• Product development or process trials,
• Product performance evaluation
• Customer complaint investigations
• Occasional training and supervision of operational staff during normal production or plant trials.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies for plant optimization. 
• Coordinating six sigma improvement projects within the automation production environment.
• Occasional travel to support international assembly plants
• Work with suppliers to optimise processes

Job Related Skills:

• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a hands-on capacity to solve processing constraints.
• Ability to work hands-on and assist technicians with equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to train non-technical staff on technical process aspects.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with processing staff, process leaders and internal customers
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of the production processes
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical skills
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sciences Degree  in Chemistry (or related field) or Master’s Degree
• Matric with Maths and Science

Experience

• Candidates with postgraduate or research experience will receive preference

Duties

• Develop and evaluate new technologies for commercializing novel and innovative products
• Maintain awareness of competitive products and applications, technical developments in related fields of engineering/science, and market trends as they relate to our business environmen
• Formulation and application testing of new products
• Support production targets and be involved in developing and implementing production improvement projects
• Collaborate with R&D team members, and production and commercial teams regarding product formulation, process parameters, scale-up, and trial support 
• Designs and conducts chemical experiments on lab and pilot scales utilizing new and established methods.  Projects may involve basic research and/or product development
• Compilation of research results in a scientific report format

Job Competencies

• Analytical skills and a logical approach to problem-solving
• Capacity to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively
• IT skills and the ability to use computer-controlled equipment 
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills
• Interpersonal relationships skills

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in Administration or related fields are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, and PDF editor tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a medical or healthcare setting.
• Experience in medical records and using digital record-keeping systems.

Duties

• Sorting and Scanning: Organize, sort, and scan employee medical records into a digital platform.
• Digitalization: Ensure all scanned records are correctly indexed and stored in the appropriate digital format.
• Matching Records: Verify that digital copies accurately reflect the hard copies.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, and PDF editor tools effectively.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrate excellent organizational abilities to manage large volumes of records accurately.
• Communication: Collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless flow of information and records.

Job Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.