Supplier Development Officer (Durban West) needed at Safal Steel

Description
Procurement

• Coordinate supplier development activities with Supply Chain Manager, Procurement manager, Group Procurement Head and other Procurement Managers in order to generate maximum synergy for the company
• Design, implement and carry our cross functional supplier audit strategies in line with BU requirements
• Liaise with BU department heads on their supplier development requirements, assuring quick and efficient turn around
• Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews and ongoing audits
• Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favorable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations
• Ensure that company procurement procedures are fully and transparently followed at all times
• Secure material availability by minimizing single sourcing risks.
• Study market trends on pricing, alternative sources of materials, shipping practices and other patterns in the industry directly affecting procurement and advise the management accordingly

Supply Chain Administration

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
• Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
• Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
• Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place
• Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department
• Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies/procedures and action plans
• Collaborate with Planning managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance
• Ensure the safeguarding and security of Company assets

Key Competencies/ Skills

• Office bound / on-site / May be required to travel
• The company may choose to relocate to branches or other sister offices as and when needed
• Participate in Job interviews for departmental recruits
• A strong command of spoken and written English (the business language of the Safal Group) 

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: BCOM in Procurement / Supply Chain or Equivalent
• General work experience (years): 10 Years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 5 Years