Head: Supply Chain Management

About the position

• MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To lead and establish appropriate Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles within the organisation by developing, implementing, enforcing and maintaining policies, standards and processes in line with legislation and the strategic objectives of the corporate plan of the Group.
• Key Performance Areas
• Develop, Implement and Maintain Procurement Strategy, Policies and ProcessesDevelop a Procurement strategy in accordance with the prescribed format as aligned to the Corporate planDevelop, Manage and Maintain the SCM policy based on legislative requirements and submit to EXCO and Board for [URL Removed] and Conduct workshops with the affected groups/divisions of the strategy and policy to adjust or modify associated policies, processes and strategyDevelop the implementation plan, including action plans, in the prescribed organisational format inclusive of organisational position related to the specific elementsMake recommendations, related to the strategy, to the relevant role playersDiscuss the implementation of the approved strategy with the relevant role players to enable planning of the implementationObtain and secure the associated resources to enable implementation of the strategyImplement the strategy in accordance with the Delegation of AuthorityDevelop, manage and maintain an SCM standard operating procedure manual to support the execution of the Procurement Strategy and enable business to obtain its objectivesDevelop, manage and maintain a supplier development , contracts and supplier performance strategy and implementation plan
• 1. Manage Operational Activities and Decision MakingManage and oversee the procurement of goods and services in line with policy, procedures and relevant legislation across the Land Bank GroupManage procurement spend in line with budgets across the Land Bank GroupManage expenditure and purchasing in line with the Annual Procurement plans of the Land Bank groupApprove suppliers in line with relevant legislation, policies and processesApprove purchase orders in line with relevant legislation, policies and processesManage tender process for all expenditure above the request for quotation threshold.
• 1. Tender Process ManagementReview requests received from business based on the SCM template and request additional information as requiredAssess financial implications of tender based on budget availabilityManage the approval process for the potential tender and sign off as support of the requestSubmit to procurement committee for approval and advise on contentManage and oversee the publication of tenders to the national treasury and Land Bank Group websites and other [URL Removed] briefing session approach, process and standardsSets criteria and standards of review and assessment of responsesConstitute technical evaluation committee, review and evaluate the technical responses received in line with the approved technical criteriaShortlist to second phase including pricing and BBBBEE and sign offSets approach for compliance screening
• 1. Manage Contracts, Supplier Performance, Supplier Development and B-BBEE
• 1. Manage SCM Governance, Risk and ComplianceManage, enforce and monitor National Treasury SCM legislation, procedures and practice notes within the SCM function and the Land Bank GroupManage compliance to other relevant industry specific legislation within the SCM functionManage annual procurement plans in line with National Treasury requirementsReport to National Treasury on a quarterly basis against procurement plans, tender spend, contracts and deviations from processReport to EXCO monthly with regards to SCM spend across the GroupReport relevant Board committees on a quarterly basis.
• 1. Management of Stakeholder relationships (EXCO/Procurement Committee/Project Portfolio Committee/Board/Board Sub-Committees/National Treasury)Act as CEO Nominated member of the National Treasury SOE SCM forum, represent committee meetings, raise concerns at a national treasury level, ask questions - represent the LBSit on various committees to represent SCMMember of the SOE Procurement ForumMember of the Project Portfolio CommitteeProvide advice and guidance at all levels of the Land Bank GroupProvide advice and guidance at an executive and board levelReporting at an EXCO and Board level on SCM across the Land Bank GroupPresent SCM requirements at staff induction
• 1. Departmental and People Management

Experience

• 3 Year Degree in Supply Chain Management
• MCIPS diploma
• Experience within a state-owned entity Procurement environment 10 years
• Experience as head of procurement / Manager:SCM 7 years head of procurement and 10 years Manager SCM.

Desired Skills:

• SCM
• PFMA

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

SOE