11 Supply Chain Operations jobs in Pretoria

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.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• 4 Year Degree in Supply Chain Management
• MCIPS diploma
• Experience within a state-owned entity Procurement environment - 10 years
• Experience 7 years head of procurement or 10 years experience Manager SCM.

Critical Competencies

• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge / Experience Procurement Systems
• Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
• Public sector including State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Procurement Procedures
• Finance Principles

Additional Requirements

• Travel as and when required
• Long hours as and when required

(Land Bank) is South Africa's only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank's sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land, equipment, improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered, bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land, these new farmers, facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain, Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To manage, draft and Maintain SupplyVchain Management Contracts. To give Supply Chain contractual and commercial advice and to provide Contract Management solutions to business units. Ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the contract.

1. Contract Management

• Engage with senior management / Executive level relating to Supply Chain Management Contracts.
• Implement the agreement/contract deliverables in accordance with the agreed upon performance requirements
• Implement a contracts management system;
• Implement systems to ensure synergy amongst departments.
• Facilitate signatures
• Negotiation of Commercial Terms
• Monitor the agreement/contract deliverables to ensure compliance and to detect possible deviances in performance pro-actively
• Detect deviances and address appropriately with the relevant role players
• Agree on corrective actions and implement; or
• Amend agreements/contracts where necessary and give advice on most appropriate contractual decisions.
• Implement a Supplier Performance management system and monitor rectified performance against deviances to ensure compliance
• Document performance against the agreements/contracts for reporting purposes
• Compile the appropriate reports and to the relevant role players on all levels including executive level.

1.1. Procurement Contracts Drafting

• Draft / populate the relevant and applicable Procurement Services Agreements and liaise with the Legal Department for vetting to ensure quick and effective contract completion.
• Engage and liaise with the legal department regarding the negotiation of commercial terms with the Service Provider;
• Liaise with the Legal Department, Business Units and Supplier to finalise Contract / Commercial terms

2. Supplier Performance Management & Supplier Development

• Development a performance matrix for suppliers
• Implement a performance matrix for suppliers
• Measure supplier performance against matrix
• Monitor supplier performance against matrix
• Report on supplier performance
• Identify supplier development initiatives together with business
• Advise on initiatives in line with legislation
• Assist with engagement of supplier
• Assist with monitoring initiative
• Assist with documentation and reporting on initiative

3. Maintain Customer Relationships

• Identify the relevant role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies
• Set-up meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and conflict
• Obtain mutual agreement on the resolution of issues, meetings required and the delivery of inter-dependent outputs and results
• Agree to the expected outcomes from each party

4. Documentation Management

• Oversee, Draft, Manage and Maintain all required reports and documentation in line with policy and procedures
• Establish a system that ensures that all documentation are easily accessible
• Ensure that all documentation is managed and maintained within allocated timeframes
• Ensure that documentation is complete and readily available for audit purposes

5. Ad Hoc Procurement Functions

• Monitoring and Compliance with Applicable Procurement Legislation
• Auditing, Policy and Procedures
• Acting Responsibilities

• 4 Year Legal Qualification (LLB) Degree or equivalent.
• Working towards 3 year qualification or equivalent Supply Chain Management qualification.
• 5years Experience within a Procurement environment
• 3years Experience in Supplier Performance Management
• 3years Experience in Contract Management

• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge / Experience of Procurement Systems
• In depth working experience of contract management / law
• Relevant Legislation
• Procurement Policy and Procedures

• Travel as and when required
• Extended hours as and when required

Our client is a supplier of steel and coal products for the mining industry. The client is looking for a Contracts Specialist (Supply Chain Management) with the following key criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience. Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems.
  Understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa).

PURPOSE:

• To manage, coordinate and administer contracts with suppliers.
• To assist the Manager, Group Contracts and Procurement with improving contract coverage and achieving commercial savings.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Providing a contract management service to multiple Business Units, for multiple commodities.
• Continuous pressure exists on continuously improving in terms of cost effectiveness, innovation and productivity.
• Turnaround times of contract establishment and Statement of Work.
• Maintaining and effectively executing high volumes of users demands and active contracts.

Job Location: Centurion is a small town in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Contract period: 12 Months

Best Practice and Knowledge Management

• Identify and support the implementation of process and system enhancements to continuously improve contract management process.
• Study/research best practice processes and benchmark the Company processes at regular intervals.
• Assist in mitigating risk in terms of contractual exposure to the Company.

Business Partner Enablement

• Identify, evaluate and support business partners/end-users to develop disciplined sourcing execution capabilities.
• Provide process advice to business partners/end-users through in-transaction guidance and support.
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to expand and enrich supply chain content.

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Ensure supplier stakeholders comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Consolidate reports and provide feedback to the Manager, Group Contracts and Procurement on appropriate contract management reporting and governance requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with suppliers.
• Implement portfolio targets in alignment with legislation and charters (e.g. Mining Charter, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), etc.).
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Contract Management

• Compile and manage contracts with service providers.
• In conjunction with internal stakeholders, ensure that all relevant category strategies and governance requirements are met.
• Negotiate, conclude and administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Evaluate contractual terms and conditions and provide recommendations.
• Responsible for the proactive management of contract lifecycle milestones for a portfolio of contracts.
• Record and monitor contract compliance and renewal applications.
• Investigate the need for contract extensions and terminate contractual relationship upon completion if required.
• Obtain approval for relevant contracts and documentation in line with governance requirements and departmental budgetary stipulations.
• Manage the end-to-end contract management process.
• Develop and implement contracting portfolio project plans.
• Develop, socialise and implement contracting strategies.
• Ensure all contracting plans incorporate and address Social and Labour Plans (SLP’s), Mining Charter and BBBEE preferential procurement objectives.
• Compile tender documentation, issue Request for Quote (RFQ), adjudicate tenders in collaboration with technical and commercial specialists.
• Ensure guidance and planning to contract modifications, price adjustments and contract close out.
• Contribute to supplier development including Local Economic Development.
• Develop and maintain key supplier agreements with a continuing focus on efficiency gains.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through product substitution, market testing, or other means.
• Actively participate in organisation planning as it relates to procurement activities.

Customer and Client Relationship Management

• Maintain a database of supplier information and continuously ensure that integrity and quality of data are relevant and of required standard.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA's) with suppliers.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders related to contractual matters, i.e. disputes, claims, performance etc.
• Build and nurture effective and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.

Functional Excellence

• Adhere to functional policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, end-to-end processes, tools, templates etc.
• Assist in standardising, simplifying and speeding-up functional processes, eliminating duplication and bureaucracy.
• Apply functional best practices, promote sharing of best practices and knowledge.

Internal Business Processes

• Provide weekly feedback on progress related to contract lifecycle management activities.
• Conduct monthly reporting on contracting process.
• Ensure procurement savings occur.

Performance Management

• Identify reporting needs and validate against framework.
• Determine capability and performance gaps in order to identify training needs.

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment and safe operations Practices while ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) policies and procedures in line with set standards.
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.

Behavioural Alignment

Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem.
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical.
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions.
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic.
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years relevant supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience. Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems.
  Understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa).

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant supply chain or related; procurement, contract management experience.

Overview

Supply Chain Analyst required for an automotive company based in East London .

Purpose:

To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes.

The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

• Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
• Maintain and manage vendor accounts
• Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
• Responsible for supporting YFI regional plants in this function
• Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
• Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
• Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
• Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
• Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
• Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
• Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
• Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
• Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
• Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

• Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within field of expertise
• Knowledge and working experience with QAD or MFG Pro is beneficial
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous
• Must possess excellent communications skills and can work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization.
• Accurate Document Control
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
• The person will need to have excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action.
• The person will need good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously

• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills

Supply Chain Analyst  required for an automotive company based in East London 

Purpose: 

To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes.

The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.

Requirements:

• Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and/or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within field of expertise
• Knowledge and working experience with QAD or MFG Pro is beneficial
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous
• Must possess excellent communications skills and can work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization.
• Accurate Document Control
• Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
• The person will need to have excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action.
• The person will need good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously

Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: 1 – 2 team members
• Maintain and manage vendor accounts
• Oversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)
• Responsible for supporting YFI regional plants in this function
• Responsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentation
• Prepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight values
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply Chain
• Maintain import register in compliance with local customs regulations
• Facilitate export shipments and documentation where required
• Perform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklist
• Creation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysis
• Involvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)
• Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium cost
• Host quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessions
• Support for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the department

Desired Skills: 

• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills

Purpose:

The Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for providing operational & administrative assistance to the Supply Chain Consultant. The incumbent will be responsible to assist the Supply Chain Consultant to improve their productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate/ coordinate road transport operations for the effective distribution of goods
• Develop/ maintain relations with external service providers
• Communicate with service providers and clients to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
• Assist with preparing/ distribution of quotations
• Daily planning and liaison with loading/ off-loading contact points

Qualifications & Experience:

Matric (NQF 4)

Relevant work-related experience

Relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage

PLEASE NOTE: Should you not hear from us in 2 working weeks, you can consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Centurion, Gauteng 0157: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Afrikaans (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Description

A leading supply chain technology and consulting company is looking for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Consultant with strong expertise in supply chain analysis project management and data-driven solutions to join their team in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have 610 years of experience across multiple supply chain domains (such as inventory warehousing and logistics) combined with strong analytics and consulting skills. This role requires leading projects guiding teams and ensuring value delivery to clients through smart tech-enabled solutions.

• Manage supply chain consulting and / or Transport Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation projects.
• Lead client engagement oversee project delivery and ensure budget control.
• Provide team leadership guidance and workload management to ensure project success.
• Conduct performance reviews and support team career development.
• Facilitate meetings workshops and client interactions professionally.
• Ensure project milestones and value delivery through effective planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities for continued or new business with current clients.
• Apply subject matter expertise in supply chain analysis to drive client value.

• 610 years of relevant experience in supply chain consulting or project delivery.
• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Logistics Supply Chain Statistics Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain (inventory warehousing logistics etc.).
• Experience with TMS and WMS is highly beneficial.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency; Power BI and / or SQL skills are advantageous.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills to manage projects and guide teams effectively.
• High attention to detail with a process improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated proactive and client-focused with a strategic mindset.

• Salary : negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Apply for this role today contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website or email us your CV. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

We are a deeply rooted South African business and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "Grow What Matters," placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

We have the opportunity within our Commercial Function for a Commercial Manager – Supply Chain.

The successful incumbent will provide commercial support and insight into the operations and performance of the various Operating Units, across the Supply Chain. Analyze financial performance and make recommendations based on the findings and outcomes of the analysis. Leverage the use of technology/ AI in driving automation and efficient processes. Consolidation and analysis of group Capex plans and quarterly forecasts. Provide direct commercial support and insight to the Supply Chain teams. Work with the Supply Chain and Strategy Commercial Executives in driving the ROIC agenda across Continuous Improvement, Capital Allocation & Planning workstreams. Facilitate commercial engagement with the various Business Units on monthly performance and various other Commercial initiatives.

• BCOM + Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA (non-negotiable)
• Experience working in a cross functional manufacturing business
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including commercial costing, operational financial support and reporting
• SAP & Syspro experience critical along with exposure to a FMCG and/or manufacturing environment
• Power BI & other MS Power tools

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidation and Analysis of in year budgets and 5-year Business Capex plans.
• Operationalising group strategic initiatives and driving implementation.
• Providing Commercial input in Strategy formulation and Continuous improvement initiatives.

• Co-ordination and consolidation of Capex Plans across the 5-year, Annual Plans and quarterly forecasting processes and associated cash flow forecasts.
• Supporting the Supply Chain teams in monitoring and tracking capex implementation.
• Provide analysis and insight into monthly and quarterly movements.
• Drive system and process improvements to streamline process and visibility, including automation opportunities.
• Compiling presentations for quarterly Capital Committee meetings

• Providing in depth analysis across Distribution, Raw Materials and Cost of Production
• Linking into KPI dashboards on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Various Ad Hoc reports across Stock, Returns, Pallets and other key supply chain metrics
• Identify opportunities for improvement and linkage into Business unit continuous improvement pipeline.
• Streamlining and automating reporting where applicable, working closely with BI teams
• Consolidation and analysis of continuous improvement pipeline projects.
• Providing visibility and analysis across Working Capital initiatives, in conjunction with CSE supply chain teams

• Providing support into BU Commercial teams in driving key initiatives across capital planning and continuous improvement workstreams

• Lead and develop staff across supply chain analysts.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
• Develop and manage high performance multidisciplinary teams in order to solve problems within the commercial arena.