Senior manager: supplier contract management - gauteng, centurion

Centurion, Gauteng

R 500000 ZA Per annum

Are you based in the United States? Select your country to see jobs specific to your location. CORE DESCRIPTIONResponsible for Tactical/Operational and or Strategic Supplier relationship management. Including amongst others managing relationships betweenbusiness (tactical/operational and strategic units) and suppliers as well as supplier performance. Ensuring that suppliers deliver againstcontractual SLAs and requirements of business units in achieving objectives. Managing escalations/disputes between Suppliers and Business usersand ensuring resolutions to disputes by being points of experts and reference for contracts and associated BOQ or statements of work. JOB RESPONSIBILITIESTactical/ Operational supplier relationship management- Ensure supplier execution against SLAs/ operational requirements (between regions and suppliers) and monitoring and improving performancemanagement frameworks of contracts- Manage poor performance of suppliers using remedial actions/ plans and or contractual mechanism, e.g. penalties- Ensure and facilitate equal work allocation to suppliers by engaging both operations and Suppliers- Determine and monitor execution capabilities of suppliers by tracking capacity, working with suppliers to increase capacity as required by operations- Facilitate continuous engagement with Suppliers and become a single point of contact for Suppliers on all contractual issues- Dispute resolution- Manage team Strategic supplier relationship management:- In line with the defined procurement strategy, manages the identification, classification and categorisation of suppliers- Is responsible for supplier relationship management and performance management- Executes supplier development activities- Identifies and recommends supplier innovations, value release initiatives and manages implementation, and track benefits- Assesses and defines the supplier risk management plan and mitigation actions Manages internal customer relationships- Supports the management of internal client feedback and query resolution on supplier performance- Administers periodic surveys to measure customer feedback for continuous improvement- Within the framework of the cross functional sourcing and supplier development teams, closely develops and manages the relationship with internalclients- Improves and reinforces procurement's profile and recognition within the internal customer community- Acts as a source of expert market knowledge, insight and advice to customers Manages contract compliance and payment terms as per company policies- Closely monitors contract compliance and flags areas of non-compliance for corrective action- Identifies methods for optimising user compliance and customer satisfaction- Manages all administration relate to suppliers including in instance payments, reporting and contractual compliance Manages people performance and development- Manages the performance, development and implementation of his/her team#s learning and growth plans and provides coaching and mentoring toensure ongoing learning and development- Provides comprehensive advice, insights, guidance and service on best practice procurement and SRMStrategic and adhoc- Ensure process and systems were applicable are designed and implemented to increases efficiencies- Where required enter into strategic contract development in conjunction with key stakeholders through to negotiations- Facilitate all contract improvements and ensure contracts are aligned to strategic and operational requirements CORE COMPETENCIESFUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGESpend & Demand Analysis; Drafting of Scope of Work; Supply Market & Competitor Analysis; Value Chain & Total Cost Analysis; Strategic Category Management; Value Identification; Tendering; Contracting/Legal; Reporting & Procurement Controlling; Procurement Applications & MDM; Operational Contract Management; Supplier Relationship Procure to Pay; Spot Buy e-Sourcing; Knowledge andexperience in medium to complex negotiations, contracts management, business finance and strategic cost management; Must have a goodunderstanding of the ICT industry, with a focus on thetelecommunications market and trends; An understanding of ICT sector guides and B-BBEE codes; Good understanding of telecommunications trendsand developments FUNCTIONAL SKILLSCommunicating with Impact; Drive for Results; Team Working; Customer Management; Building Relationships; Project Management & Planning; Strategic Agility; Challenging & Influencing; Adherence of Process & Policy; Business and financial analysis; leading High Performance Teams; Managing & Leading Change; Negotiation skills; Ability to developstrategic relationships and maintain professionalrelationships with suppliers and stakeholders ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESThought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical Approaches, Continuous improvement Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Developing people, Convincing people; Interactingwith people Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working Values Aligned with Company Values MINIMUM PERSON REQUIREMENTSREQUIRED CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONA CIPS level 6 preferable or equivalent QUALIFICATIONSRelevant 3 year degree/ diploma (at least NQF level 6). MBA will be an advantage. EXPERIENCE7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level preferable SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust have a good understanding of the ICT industry, with a focus on the Telecommunications market and trends. Experience in the ICT/ Company sourcing environment with large scale sourcing projects exposure An understanding of the Preferential Procurement Framework Act, NDP, NIPC, ICT sector guides and B-BBEE codes Detailed knowledge oftelecommunications next generation network market and trends Knowledge and experience in medium to complex negotiations, contracts management, business finance and strategic cost management Experience inbuilding and managing long term internal and externalbusiness relationships KEY STAKEHOLDERS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)Corporate Governance HRFinance ITCompany Business Operations Commercial and Sales Legal Services Suppliers Industry and regulatory bodies KEY DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITYExecute plans and processes Service Deliveryvendor portfolio management Ensuring the post contract strategy is aligned with the overall business objectives KEY METRICSPerformance of service providers and delivery against operational KPIs% of total spend managed by procurement Annual cost savings/ total annual procurement spend Value release Cost savings achieved vs. cost savings target Total department costs to cost savings achieved Internal customer feedback External supplier feedback (e.g. Strength of the relationship, etc.)The number of jobs in each salary range for all:

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