Senior Manager: SCM Performance Management & Reporting (2707) needed at The South African National Roads Agency

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply chain, Procurement, Logistics, (NQF Level 7).
• Min 8 years relevant experience in Supply Chain management Department of which at least 3 years management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• SCM Performance Management.
• Manage SCM deliverables and KPI’s.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders regarding SCM performance.
• Monitor SCM performance.
• Support the CPO office.
• Manage and address conflict of interest and dispute resolution within the SCM.
• Managing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiating to executing and monitoring.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.
• Conducting performance evaluations and holding regular meetings to address issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure cross collaboration between internal and external stakeholders and act as a single point of contact to resolve complex Supply Chain issues and escalations from the operations.
• Responsible for key decisions on Supply Chain operational delivery issues.
• Ensure that Supplier Relationship Management is fully embedded within the operations to foster mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Drive the implementation of new ways-of-working that support leading practice and continuous improvement.

SCM Reporting and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all SCM Reporting and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

Secretariat

• Management of SCM secretariat requirement, including Bid Committee Secretary services.
• Management of BAC committee sittings and minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate Bid Committee appointment for meetings.

SCM Advisory and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all SCM reporting and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop a strong relationship with internal and external auditors to adequately respond to findings and institute remedial action where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with legislative authorities, voluntary associations, forums, and other organs of state to share and implement best practices.

People Management

• Lead, manage, manage SCM performance, and supervise staff allocated for reviews and other assignments and take responsibility for all outputs of the team.
• Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to the staff.
• Coach, train, guide and develop the SCM staff team.