Procurement Specialist (MRO & Site Services) at AVI Limited

We're seeking a Procurement Specialist (Non-Production Spend) to drive success at NBL Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This job requires ownership of procurement processes in non-production spend. It requires the implementation of procurement best practice and the associated improvements in efficiency of factory processes. Spend tracking, supplier benchmarking, services and spares standardization, supplier management and continuous improvement are key outputs. It includes the tracking of delivered benefits and cost savings / avoidance. It also entails working closely with factory stakeholders ensuring that suppliers and performance management are embedded and executed appropriately.


Reporting Structure:

Reports to: National Logistics Manager
Key Areas of Impact:

Optimization of non-production spend procurement (Site Services and MRO)


Own non-production spend procurement projects by conducting analysis and presenting actionable insights in terms of cost savings and /or operational efficiencies
Identify and tract cost savings/ cost avoidance initiatives
Vendor engagement and negotiations of SLA agreements for key suppliers
Vendor management of key suppliers in both repairs, and maintenance and servicers as required
Conduct regular in-house audits to ensure sound procurement practices are followed and to measure compliance
Apply technical insights to existing and future SLA and MRO agreements to support cost saving initiatives


Process Ownership


Own, manage and improve procurement processes across the National Brands supply chain
Take full accountability for this process, develop a future based strategy for this process, present and obtain approval from senior management
Take daily tactical decisions independently in line with the agreed procurement strategy
Take corrective action as required and communicate the impact to the agreed strategy if relevant
Manage all stakeholder expectation, engagements and alignment pertaining to this process across all levels of NBL
Resolve queries related to this process


Standardization & improvement of procurement processes


Investigate current practices, identify pockets of excellence, develop new best practice standards and implement across all NBL sites
Process change management and implementation roadblock clearance
Process mapping and course corrections if required
Presentation development and stake holder communication
Tracking of improvements and buying to ensure implementation at all sites


Project coordination


Coordinate many complex, multi-stakeholder projects simultaneously
Ensure that all projects are executed and implemented according to the best operating practices, while ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are trained accordingly, and understand the benefits and impact
Manage all interconnected projects and understand how changes impact each project and the larger plan
Take action to limit negative results and share positive outcomes


Supply chain data analysis and reporting


Run, create, communicate and monitor reports on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
Ad hoc analysis and queries to support procurement decisions and process improvements
Support the quality of reports from more junior team members
Conduct data analysis and identify insights to support optimal decision making
Business case determination, motivation, execution, tracking and correcting


What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:


A minimum 5 years' experience as a Procurement Specialist handling non-production spend items (MRO & Services)
Technical understanding of site services and MRO
Prior buying experience will be advantageous


Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:


A minimum of a bachelor's degree in related field with specific focus on Engineering /Procurement/Supply Chain/Project Management
A dual-major qualification combining technical and commercial discipline would be an added advantage
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
Position will require national and limited international travel
Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
SAP will be advantageous
Spend System Management and Reporting
Project management skills
Compliance, governance and ethics adherence
Business acumen to drive business performance