Job Description
About the Role
The Focus Group is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Transformation Manager to join their team in Sandton. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the implementation and administration of all BBBEE-related legislation and sector codes, aligning with the Company’s overall Transformation strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Formation & Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor procurement transformation strategies and targets in consultation with stakeholders.
- Regulatory Compliance & Scorecard Management: Lead and manage all BEE compliance activities. Ensure legislative compliance and stay updated with Codes of Good Practice. Calculate and monitor the company’s BBBEE scorecard and prepare verification packages.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Manage internal and external supplier relationships, especially LED suppliers. Communicate BBBEE compliance via spend reports and analysis. Organize regional supplier market days and participate in supplier development selection panels.
- Policy Development & Implementation: Ensure BBBEE and transformation requirements are included and updated in procurement policies.
- Transformational Change Management: Design and deliver BBBEE reports (monthly, quarterly, annual). Monitor spend behavior and mitigate risks to procurement scores. Conduct BBBEE information sessions as needed.
- Supplier/Vendor Management: Monitor and address gaps in suppliers’ BBBEE performance. Advise SMMEs on BBBEE compliance and refer struggling businesses to incubator partners.
- Leadership & Reporting: Provide mentorship to team members responsible for LED. Compile ESG reports for procurement and other reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of BBBEE Act, Scorecard, Property Charter, and sector charters.
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills for scorecard analysis and reporting.
- Auditing and verification skills; basic financial statement understanding.
Qualifications
- Relevant 3-year degree in Supply Chain Management or Bachelor of Commerce. Industry Transformation qualification preferred.
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