Job Description

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Group Manager Commercial Sourcing and Asset Disposal and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Assist in the development and implementation of functional plans and category goals.
• Conduct an analysis of ACSA’s spend, historical data and external market across a portfolio of commodities to baseline, determine trends and identify sourcing opportunities
• Conduct analysis to support benefits estimation and documentation.
• Actively uses and combines different sourcing strategies according to a prepared negotiation plan.
• Manage competitive bids/quotations, taking into account best available service mix and appropriate technical considerations for various situations.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Hand over suppliers who have a poor performance record to supplier development process.
• Negotiate supplier contracts in terms of materials/service quality and prices, delivery specifications, contract lifespan, contract ceilings, contract terms and conditions, etc.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage contract lifecycle.
• Track and report on procurement against executed contracts.
• Contribute to the development of a cross-category database and data analytics capability.
• Ensure adherence to approved legislation and transformation imperatives.
• Identify and quantify all major costs associated with sourcing activities.
• Assist with the development of new processes, procedures and solutions for the purchasing system and identify any category specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and applicable prescripts.
• Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained for suppliers and ACSA.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:
• Bachelor’s Degree NQF 7 (3 years – 360 credits) in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Finance is essential.
• Bachelor Honours Degree NQF 8 in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Finance is advantageous
• 6–8 years' relevant operational experience in strategic commercial sourcing, strategic purchasing, operations procurement, logistics, or a contracts management organisation is essential.
• MS Office at intermediate level.

Competencies

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Attention to Detail
• Team Player
• Conflict Management
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• Independence

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.