GPS Specialist (Analyst)

SUMMARY:
Chrome Mining Group is looking for a GPS Specialist (Analyst) at their head office in Morningside, Sandton

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified GPS Specialist (Analyst) at their Corporate office in Morningside, Sandton.

Description        

To manage Group Contracts in order to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). To analyse Contract spend from approved Vendors, identify opportunities and implement initiatives to reduce Total Cost To Company.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.

Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)

Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox

Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

Policies and Procedures:

Implement/Review Procurement and Contract Management Policies and Procedures

Manage adherence to procurement procedures

Review and ensure Governance of Contract life cycle policies and procedures

PEOPLE

Manage Master Data and Auto Order Section:

Ensure an enabling climate/culture

Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover

Manage performance against set targets and competencies

Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan

Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (bi-annually)

Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)

Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

Customer Relations:

Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders

Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities

Ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment

Achieve agreed KPI targets

Establish and maintain effective communication channels and networks between customers and suppliers

Resolve customer queries / complaints

Conduct audits and analyses of usage of procurement systems within Samancor Chrome

Suppliers Relations:

Maintain and improve relationships with key Suppliers

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Procurement Management:

Achieve synergies and leverage opportunities across sites

Improve the Procurement to Payment process to ensure proactive procurement and the reduction of the Total Cost of Ownership

Integrate the Procurement, Maintenance, Operations and IT system processes

Audit and report on site KPI adherence and ensure inclusion and alignment in site/group scorecards

Manage SAP integration

Manage the Document Management System (User access, training, etc.)

Contract Management and Administration:

Maintain Group Contracts on behalf of Samancor Chrome on all systems

Verify and compare Supplier contract price amendments according to market related indices.

Determine customer requirements and research market, commodities and suitable suppliers

Issue new tenders on opportunities identified and negotiate terms and conditions within mandates

Handle contract queries from all stakeholders,   follow-up, liaise and provide feedback

Implement and manage Service Level Agreements on strategic Leverage Contracts

Negotiate contractual terms and conditions within mandates

Maintain contractual documentation and systems (SAP and DocIT)

Procurement to Payment:

Develop and maintain group standard templates for contract management

Manage group auto order process

Analyse audit findings on contract process and implement corrective actions

Train internal customers on the Procurement To Pay process

Group Spend Analysis:

Conduct and analyse bi-annual Group Spend Analysis on Materials and Service Masters, Material Groups, Suppliers and Commodity categories and identify and make recommendations on improvement opportunities

Initiate improvement opportunities across the Group

Materials and Service Master Data:

Manage master data function in compliance with audit requirements

Improve master data quality

Reporting:

Compile Continuous Improvement Reports

Compile monthly GPS, Business Unit and Group Procurement Reports

Maintain and update applicable information and graphs for billboards

Maintain GPS dashboard

Compile monthly report on areas of responsibility

GROWTH

Business Improvement:

Identify opportunities for improvements within the Procurement pipeline

Initiate and participate in improvement projects as required

BEE/Transformation:

Increase BEE spend on contract portfolio

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Financial Management:

Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures

Protect company assets

Cost/Value Optimisation:

Identify and realise cost saving opportunities to achieve GPS benefit targets

Capture benefits

Negotiate contracts to bring value

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

Managing computer-based systems

Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping

Fulfil procurement activities and supervise procurement administration

Knowledge:

Understand the role of procurement in an industrial environment

Understand the principles of Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)

Understand general principles of Project Management

Understand the Procurement to Pay Cycle

Understand the principles of Contract Management

Understand the principles of Spend Analysis

Understand the Mining Charter

Understand the principles of Change Management

Requirements  

Minimum Requirements:

Commercial / Procurement Degree or National Diploma

4 years'' relevant experience

Additional Requirements:

Mining/Smelting experience will be advantageous

SAP knowledge or ERP knowledge and experience will be advantageousa

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