Supplier Relationship Management Consultant - FSD

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Implement the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Programme for all suppliers classified as strategic or critical to the SARB.
• Implement a framework to monitor, manage and report on supplier risk to ensure business continuity for the SARB.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to continuously monitor the performance of suppliers within the SRM Programme and implement performance controls, where required.
• Work closely with business to identify critical and strategic suppliers.
• Take responsibility for the onboarding and off-boarding process for critical and strategic suppliers.
• Maintain the restricted supplier database and alert relevant stakeholders thereof to mitigate reputational risk.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments on identified suppliers and supplier risk themes.
• Analyse relevant supplier information and provide reports and recommendations for SRM improvements.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers to identify innovation opportunities and enable continuous improvement for a more effective and efficient supply chain.
• Facilitate and manage the resolution process for supplier performance issues that are outside of the SRM Programme, where appropriate.
• Manage relationships and participate in internal and external stakeholder engagements.
• Stay abreast of developments in the procurement field and propose improvements to procurement methods and practices.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelors’ degree (NQF 7) in Commerce, Supply Chain Management or Legal Studies, or an equivalent qualification; and
• five to eight years’ working experience in procurement or a supply chain management or risk management environment, of which at least two years should relate to experience in managing strategic supplier relationships.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
• quality assuranceknowledge and skill;
• commitment to continuous improvement;
• continuous learning and/or professional development;
• procurement planning;
• legislation, governance, risk and compliance;
• contract management;
• supplier relationship management;
• exit and re-procurement/closedown processes;
• conflict management skills;
• effective communication skills;
• impact and influence; 
• flexibility;
• a drive for results;
• ability to work in a team;
• service and stakeholder focus;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• planning and organising skills; and 
• building and maintaining relationships.