Head: Supply Chain Management Lending

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Reports to Chief Procurement Officer

PURPOSE OF THIS JOB: The role is responsible for tactical and operational supply chain planning, sourcing, and category management. Oversees governance and risk management, as well as execution and delivery. Develops capabilities to effectively plan and lead supply chain operations and excellence, supporting the development and implementation of appropriate supply chain practices, enablers, and measurement tools. Manages and mitigates commercial risks associated with the tender award and contract management process, maintaining oversight of an estimated pipeline of work.

Key measurements of outputs:

• Approved strategy and policies implemented and kept relevant to corporate strategy
• Management of SCM performance in line
• Risk management status and performance
• Overall contract management accountability i.e. performance management of all suppliers in line with set objectives and agreed SLA's.
• Improved supplier and commercial arrangements for the organization
• Effective individual and team performance
• Compliance with BBBEE initiatives and objectives
• Compliance with regulations, policies and processes that govern the organization supply chain activity
• Improved management information and master data management and practices
• Technology platforms enabled to automate processes and make available real-time customer, planning and production data
• Clean Audit

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or Finance or relevant
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain / procurement, which includes a minimum of 5 years of managerial-level experience within the supply chain unit leading strategy formulation and implementation
• Working experience with SAP Procurement module or a similar ERP system
• Strong understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance, SCM regulations and laws and other regulatory requirements including the PFMA
• Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement in various categories
• In-depth working knowledge of the PPPFA, and supply chain regulations from the National Treasury and BBBEE 
• Demonstrate thought leadership with the ability to drive, lead, and manage organizational change and effectively engage with stakeholders in a demanding and complex business environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Strong technical expertise in Finance
• Qualification or certification in Risk and Compliance (Governance), Financial Management and Data Analytics.