Procurement Manager - Transformer and Switchgear Services

To manage and implement sourcing and procurement processes and procedures to acquire goods and services in terms of commodities, services and capital infrastructure in a most effective and efficient manner that delivers measurable and sustainable value to Eskom, taking into consideration both cost and quality.

• Skills:
• Computer Literacy.
• Financial Analysis.
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making.
• Strong Negotiation Skills.
• Relationship Management Skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels
• Knowledge:
• SAP Materials Management Module
• Spend analysis.
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis.
• Strategic Commodity/Projects Sourcing Knowledge.
• Procure-To-Pay Process.
• Legal Knowledge.
• Industry and Market Analysis.
• Commodity and Supplier Profiling (Commodity Management).
• Sourcing/ procurement Strategy Formulation and Implementation.
• Negotiation Strategy Development and Implementation.
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Contract Management.
• Demand Forecasting and Planning.
• Project Management.
• Knowledge of NEC Family Contracts.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract.
• Knowledge of Forex.
• Attributes:
• Integrity.
• Honesty.
• Trustworthiness.
• Professionalism.
• Leadership:
• Team player.
• Motivating teams.
• Coaching.
• Developing.
• Mentoring

Management of innovative, mutually beneficial solutions based on understanding customers' needs and expectations.

Management and implementation of efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures.

Monitoring and control of operational compliance and risk management.

Manage supplier relationships.

Manages assigned portfolio costs within agreed budget.

Optimises co-operation between functions to enable customer service excellence.

Compiles appropriate methods to share business information timeously with all relevant stakeholders.

Interrogate, manage and approve dual and triple adjudications.

Manages the team effectively to meet customer requirements.