Overview:To procure, monitor, control, Conduct spend analysis for Feltex Automotive Group (with plants in Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and East London). The position reports into the Procurement Manager, and has 3 sub-ordinates (Senior Buyer, Buyer and Administrator)Minimum Requirements:National Diploma (NQF 6) / BCom in Supply Chain Management (NQF 7)Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar roleFull tender process experience (essential)Responsibilities:Procurement Management:Ensure integrity and transparency in Supplier Management and SourcingAssist in the supervision of procurement administration employeesParticipate in the vendor approval process on SharePointAssist in identifying procurement synergies and opportunities to become more efficientFacilitate cross functional & cross plant communication forum to seek synergies and benchmarksImplement continuous improvement activities with suppliers to achieve supply base management targetsIdentify negotiation opportunities (cost benefits and terms and conditions)Research and benchmark procedures, processes, and practicesActively identify cost savings/avoidance opportunities using spend analysis, cost categorisation, vendor categorisation etc.Management and control of item master and creation of item codes with correct allocations to GL expensesControl Milestones:Achieve agreed targets and work within agreed deadlines in line with Procurement objectivesAssist in the management of supplier contract amendments processCreate and maintain catalogues on the ERP systemBBBEE:Optimise BBBEE spend through the identification of ED and SD suppliersCreate an awareness internally for end-users to use BEE vendorsProvide support in reporting of BBBEE procurement spendAssist in the co-ordination and collection of BBBEE evidence for company certificationTenders:Compile tender documents and contracts and submit Request for Tender documents to identified suppliersCompile tender evaluation reports for presentation to tender Committee with recommendations and supporting informationEvaluate tenders by co-ordinating input from all role players to facilitate adjudication processParticipate in tender adjudication process according to the company procedureAnalyse quotes and make recommendationsConduct Supplier evaluations to determine whether Suppliers can fulfil requirementsNegotiate terms and conditions within agreed mandates (Price, Quality, Delivery conditions, payment terms, etc.)Key Material Trend Analysis:Maintain and update material standards where applicableSupplier Evaluations:Assist the Factory with the resolution of Supplier problems (Quality, supply, etc.)Review key Supplier performance (audits and supplier visits) and compile Supplier ReportsIdentify opportunities for improvements with SuppliersMaintain and develop Suppliers to add value by, targeted value-added projects, substitution, aggregation of purchase value engineeringChair supplier/end-user meetings to maintain strategic supplier relationshipsAssist in the design of the supplier audit matrix; implement, maintain, and manage.Reporting:Procurement KPI’sReview open orders reportReview open requisitionsStatus report on Contracts/catalogue progressMonthly Spend analysis#J-18808-Ljbffr