Procurement Lead: SSA

Overview

Location: Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, ZA

Company: COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Vacancy: Procurement Lead: SSA

Location details: Standerton, Mpumalanga (South Africa)

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Procurement Lead: SAA on a permanent basis, to oversee the Procurement function within our South African division. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely procurement practices are applied, while supporting the application of best practices for Cofco South Africa, across the Industrial and Farming operations.

Lead and support the strategic sourcing initiatives within South Africa, to deliver long term programs for material, equipment and services categories which support the business requirements in South Africa.

• Support of CIL global procurement policy adherence in the Country.
• Implementation of procurement strategies, road maps and globalization initiatives for the regions, in relation to Global Procurement.
• Develop and execute local procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, as well with Global Procurement Strategy.
• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers and vendors that meet the company’s quality, cost and delivery standards.
• Negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers and vendors to achieve optimal terms and conditions.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and compliance and resolve any issues or disputes.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s procurement policies and procedures, as well as local and international laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Global Procurement Category leaders and stakeholders to understand and support their procurement needs and requirements.
• Analyze and report on regional procurement activities, trends, risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage and mentor a team of procurement promoting cooperation and providing procurement guidance to cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking studies.
• Generate cost reduction initiatives to meet the corporate goals and identify best solutions to provide long-term value to the business.
• Maintenance and quality assurance of relevant master data
• Lead and manage procurement team to ensure effective execution of overall portfolio.

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/engineering, Business Administration/ Purchasing or related qualification.
• Masters in related qualifications are advantageous.
• At least 5 years of international procurement experience with demonstrated progress, preferably in fast-moving goods environment i.e. manufacturing/automotive organizations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in procurement management functional areas, focusing on evaluating different products to select the best options.
• Strong experience in strategic procurement and strategy definition.
• Experience in strategic procurement and strategy definition.
• 3 to 5 years minimum experience in leading procurement team.
• Experience in the grains and oilseed environment will be an advantage.
• Fluency in English essential and Afrikaans advantageous.

• Excellent communication, analytical skills and presentation skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with a customer-oriented profile
• Experience in SAP/ERP Procurement solutions (S/4
  
  HANA MM, Ariba).
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and solve problems.
• Project Management skills advantageous
• Ability to work in a cross functional international complex corporate environment
• Stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with a customer-oriented profile
• Problem solving and results orientated.

• Leading and supervising
• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organizing
• Adapting and responding to change
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Presenting and communicating

Reports to the Regional Procurement Manager and General Manager:
Farming.

Market related base salary

Work model - Monday to Friday

Seasonal activities / harvest run from…