Job Description

Vacancy

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Commodity Specialist x2 positions under Sourcing Department The position will report to the Sourcing Manager and is based in Dunnottar.

Job Purpose

The incumbent to be involved in the deployment of the commodities strategy.

Ensure project execution in line wi th Quality, Cost, Delivery, Technical, Enviroment/ Economic development (QCDTE )objectives.

Support global supplier panel relationship (Supplier workload, negotiation, Specific agreement)

Key Responsibilities

Internal and External Stakeholders:

• Sourcing local and central teams, Suppliers, Projects team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.

Mission:

Supplier relationship management:

• Support global supplier panel relationships
• Manage specific supplier panel relationship (negotiation, specific agreement, local supplier QCDT performances)
• Monitor day to day suppliers’ performances and issues
• Management of initial issues before escalation to line manager
• Respect code of ethics and guidelines

Commodity support on site:

• Consolidation of commodity needs and inputs to manage supplier delivery performance (OTIF, localization, cost, quality)
• Active participation in the commodity strategy and panel elaboration
• Provide inputs to build differentiation
• Support the Sourcing Manager during project phase
• Represent the commodities towards projects, platforms and solutions
• Effective teamwork with internal customers and stakeholders in problem solving
• Apply the organisation's sourcing process and provide return on experience

Involvement in projects:

• Coordinate project with all stakeholders
• Prepare and launch of Request for Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool, ( Altes)
• Lead projec t negotiations
• Monitor sourcing project QCDTE & legal project evolution (FAI, Business Award, Product development)
• Ensure work package sheet commitment is adhered to
• Follow up on project deliverables

Risk management:

• Anticipate new parts and ensure on time procurement
• Identify opportunities that will result in improved productivity, quality, cost, delivery and economic development performances
• lead the negotiations of yearly escalations

Methods and Tools:

• Contribute to the correct application of defined methods and tools.
• Ensure compliance to internal control best practices.
• Support internal and external audits (APSYS, AFNOR, etc.)

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (sourcing, supply chain, engineering, project management…)
• Minimum 5 years of experience, ideally in Project, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality
• Previous and relevant experience working as a Buyer or Industrial/ Mechanical Engineer
• Project management experience

Special Requirements

• Adaptability
• Global suppliers’ exposure
• Excel skills required, deep interest and aptitude in data, metrics and analysis
• Attention to detail, Good analytical skills.

Closing Date

06 July 2026

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Pty) Ltd offers equal employment opportunity and subscribes to the Affirmative Action policy

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