Tactical and operational role in the digital technology organisation and is accountable for standards and advice on the procurement or commissioning of externally supplied and internally developed products and services. The implementation of compliant procurement processes, taking full account of the issues and imperatives of both the commissioning and supplier sides. The identification and management of suppliers to ensure successful delivery of products and services required by the business. The role is accountable for the alignment of an organisation’s supplier performance objectives and activities with sourcing strategies and plans, balancing costs, efficiencies and service quality. The establishment of working relationships based on collaboration, trust, and open communication in order to encourage co-innovation and service improvement with suppliers. The proactive engagement of suppliers for mutual benefit to resolve operational incidents, problems, poor performance and other sources of conflict. The use of clear escalation paths for discussing and resolving issues. The management of performance and risks across multiple suppliers (internal and external) using a set of agreed metrics.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Researches suppliers and markets, and maintains a broad understanding of the commercial environment, to inform and develop commercial strategies and sourcing plans.
- Advises on the business case for alternative sourcing models, and on policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers, tendering, and procurement.
- Leads procurement teams, managing tender, evaluation and acquisition processes.
- Negotiates with potential partners and suppliers, developing acceptance criteria and procedures. Drafts and places contracts.
- Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators and agreed targets.
- Manages implementation of supplier service improvement actions.
- Use suppliers’ expertise to support and inform development roadmaps.
- Manages operational relationships between suppliers.
- Ensures potential disputes or conflicts are raised at an early stage, with clear escalation paths for resolving them.
- Performs bench-marking and makes use of supplier performance data to ensure that supplier performance is properly monitored and regularly reviewed.
- Identifies constraints and opportunities when negotiating or renegotiating contracts.
- Matric / Grade 12
- B.Com / BSc Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience
- Current industry certification in architecture (i.e., TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
- Strategic sourcing and supply chain management methodology (i.e., ITIL, COBIT, ITI4IT, CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM)
- 10+ years’ experience of managing relationships with internal business customers
- Experience and sound knowledge of portfolio, program and project management, implementation and improvement practices
- 10+ years’ experience managing portfolio, programs and projects in a large complex/matrix global organisation
- 10+ years’ experience leading teams, internal and 3rd parties in a multivendor approach
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Innovation
- Visioning
- Strategic planning
- Global thinking
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Results oriented
- Systems thinking
- Focused
- Problem-solving and good judgment
- Responsibility and accountability
- Cooperation
- Proactive
- Resilience
- Active listening skills
- Presentation skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Organisational awareness
- Influence skills
- Pragmatic
- Empathy
KNOWLEDGE:
- Technical / professional knowledge
- Industry knowledge
ASPEN COMPETENCIES:
Business
- Create the Future
- Accountability/Ownership
People
- Communicate Effectively
- Dealing with ambiguity Embrace Change
Self
- Contribute Special Expertise
- Take Action with Integrity
Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.
Internal Applicants must inform their direct line managers of their application. Applications must be completed using an Aspen email address.