Sandton: Procurement Transformation Manager posted by The Focus Group

Purpose of the Job

Manage procurements transformation journey, ensuring the implementation and administration of all BBBEE-related legislation and sector codes. Develop strategies and policies aligned with the Companys overall Transformation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Formation & Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor procurement transformation strategies and targets in consultation with stakeholders. Align strategies with overall transformation objectives and share with the CSI team on a 3-year cycle.
• 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 companys 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Attention to detail and deadline driven.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with resilience and conflict management ability.

Experience

• 1015 years in senior procurement transformation roles. Managerial experience in diversity and inclusion portfolios. Financial understanding for BBBEE scorecard calculations.

Education

• Relevant 3-year degree in Supply Chain Management or Bachelor of Commerce. Industry Transformation qualification preferred.

Internal & External Liaison

• Internal: Finance, CSI, Legal, RFP team, and all relevant departments/sectors.
• External: LED implementation partners, incubator partners, BBBEE verification agencies, SANAS, suppliers/vendors.