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Commodity Officer Position at Transnet

admin June 5, 2023

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DEADLINE: 09 June 2023

Commodity Officer Position at Transnet

Position Purpose:

To provide commercial leadership in the procurement team that is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies (pertaining to both strategic and tactical commodity categories) and other initiatives in delivering procurement savings and departmental targets. Overall the Commodity Officer is responsible for ensuring the continuity and security of supply of the right quality goods and services at competitive prices and at minimal contractual risk. The incumbent in this role is required to:

Conduct supplier commercial negotiations
Run the tender process
Establish supplier contracts
Maintain and administer contracts pertaining to commodity categories

Position outputs:

▪ Communicate with internal customers to ensure clear understanding of their needs and technical specifications including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements.
▪ Develop and maintain professional and co-operative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the optimum delivery of goods and services to Transnet Head Office with due consideration for time, cost quantity and quality; and
▪ Assist with the implementation of efficiency improvement opportunities and cost reduction strategies to support customer demands as well as sustain business continuity.
▪ Determine the most efficient and effective procurement mechanism for each commodity within area of responsibility to meet Transnet Head Office business requirements and source appropriate suppliers to meet these needs;
▪ Ensure administrative functions to procure goods and services are correctly executed in accordance with approved Business Critical Activities/Control Framework, approved Commercial Framework and Procure to Pay (P2P) processes;
▪ Provide support and guidance to the rest of the buying team, ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and regulations, and ensure that there is a gradual transfer of skills and knowledge. Demonstrable knowledge of the Transnet Procurement Procedures Manual (PPM) is imperative
▪ Negotiate with suppliers, within mandate, on prices, terms, product specifications, delivery time, quality and quantity to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of goods and services to Transnet Head Office;
▪ Ensure and apply proper tender processes, evaluation and adjudication of bids, and contract administration/management is performed in compliance with standard procedures and relevant regulations and that there is effective and efficient delivery of contracts;
▪ Ensure contracts are in place for strategic and high transactional (tactical) commodities and manage contracts effectively. Manage