Manager Tactical Buying

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Procurement of Tactical goods and services across the Omnia Group for SADC+ region. By locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for the goods and services required by the company considering all aspects of the relationship with suppliers, including quality, value and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements. Must aim to select suppliers that can act as long-term partners and help meet Omnias growth objectives.

• Relevant Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management or equivalent
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) will be advantageous

• Experience in the following is essential: Procurement and Business Administration
• Experience in the following is advantageous: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, and Finance10 years supply management experience and/ or, 5 years managing a tactical buying function
• Extensive knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, best practice, and techniques
• Knowledge of financial including Budgeting experience and project management
• Administration and management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of goods and services and usage thereof in maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge and understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk

• Support the execution of the procurement strategy in line with the Omnia business strategies
• Manage and develop plans for the Procurement Tactical Buying function
• Validate that the procurement tactical buying requirements as formulated by, and in conjunction with, business and are well defined
• Negotiate with suppliers and distribution partners on opportunities that may be beneficial to the organisation
• Obtain the best goods and services at the best value, quality and the correct lead time
• Expedite purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on time delivery
• Review purchase requisitions for alignment with approved sourcing strategies
• Approving of Purchase orders as per DOA
• Team Management & People development
• Deliver against set savings targets
• Tracking and driving continuous improvement of performance against agreed KPIs

• Persuading and Influencing
• Analysing and problem solving
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Commercial Thinking
• Relating and Networking
• Ability to work cross-functionally and cross culturally
• Presenting and Communicating Information in a clear manner
• Entrepreneurial and a self-starter
• Collaboration across functional areas
• Delivering Results and Meeting Stakeholders Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Learning and Researching
• Deciding and Initiating Action Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Writing and Reporting
• Creating and Innovating
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Occupational Level: Middle Management