jse.erecruit.co.za Procurement Manager : Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Company Name : Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Job Title : Procurement Manager
Department : Finance
Closing Date: 2016/10/21
Ref Number: 160905-1
Location : Sandton
Employment Type : Permanent

Website : https://web.archive.org/web/20170527162945/http://jse.erecruit.co.za:80/candidateapp/Jobs/View/160905-1/Procurement_Manager

Procurement Manager :

Job Summary :
** A vacancy exists at the JSE in Sandton for a Procurement Manager, the purpose is to create and drive the implementation of an appropriate and cost effective procurement sourcing strategy within the governance and compliance framework of the JSE with the aim of reducing cost, complexity and improving procurement service levels as well as efficiency.

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Responsibilities / Outputs :
** Provide input into departmental/divisional budget to ensure appropriate resource allocation in achievement of departmental goals
** Manage allocated budget through monitoring and seeking cost effective ways of achieving departmental goals

** Develop and implement a company-wide procurement strategy by considering the business requirements, company affordability (cost implications) and transformation targets in order to ensure appropriate delivery within the JSE governance framework

** Craft negotiation strategies, lead supplier negotiations and oversee the conclusion of contracts/service level agreements by considering the JSE’s consolidated approach in order to achieve a balanced outcome in line with the organisation’s risk appetite

** Manage and report on metrics which indicate procurement performance levels and improve those performance levels over time

** Oversee execution of procurement-related activity to ensure that quality and legislative requirements are adhered to
** Maximise opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement by implementing appropriate initiatives such as automation, value add reporting and forecasting.
** Build relationships with colleagues, peers and staff by using appropriate interpersonal styles

** Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and ensure the end-to-end effectiveness of the procurement function
** Maintain relationships with business and suppliers through active engagement and structured feedback processes in order to maximise business value through alignment of expectations

** Translate commercial strategy into department delivery activities and project plans to ensure execution
** Work within assigned budgets to departments for delivery against plans
** Create and implement clear staff and resource plans to deliver on the departmental goals

** Oversee procurement activities for the function ensuring a consistent and standardised approach to execution of purchases (including selection), management of suppliers and maintenance of vendor related master data

** Manage the end to end supplier relationship management process by implementing a structured process of business and supplier engagement in order to manage risk and ensure vendor performance

** Ensure the consistency of procurement processes across the JSE by ensuring that well-defined processes are communicated and understood across the business, and monitoring process compliance

** Develop and implement policies and processes for selecting and vetting suppliers by applying best practices in order to maximise value derived from the supplier base

** Contribute to the achievement of the JSE transformation plan by implementing processes that ensure that the achievement of set targets on supplier development and procurement is maximised
** Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand by consolidating procurement requirements across the business as per a well-defined demand management process

** Maintain the electronic purchase order system and ensure that it is fit for purpose by considering business needs and cost implications in order to ensure appropriate controls and accurate recording of spend

** Support the B-BBEE audit field work done by an independent verifier by maintaining information trail for procurement and supplier development elements of the scorecard
** Ensure all team members understood and supported JSE vision and divisional strategy

** Ensure self and team members has required skill and professional/ technical expertise by assessing gaps and development areas and creating development plans
** Create performance agreement for each team member with measurable goals and objectives so that they understand how their performance will be viewed, recognised and rewarded

** Conduct performance review sessions with team members to review performance and progress against targets and agree on appropriate action required to meet targets or standards
** Analyse, research, develop and implement improvement/innovative ideas and value adding solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results

Experience :
** 6 – 10 years’ experience in a procurement function
** 4-6 years’ experience in managing people

Skills :
** Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
** Maintaining budgets
** Networking and building relationships
** Modelling and encourage JSE culture
** Conducting performance appraisal interviews
** Conducting performance feedback meetings

** Coordinating on-the-job training for new hires (e.g., identifying need, scheduling, resource allocation)
** Developing a client service delivery plan
** Developing strategies for overcoming barriers to change
** Displaying high level of ethics, integrity and confidentiality

Contact Address :
JSE Limited
One Exchange Square, Gwen Lane,
Sandown, 2196?