Description : Supplier and ESD Specialist. Company : Avis. Location : Isando, Gauteng

Key deliverables and outputs

Strategy Execution

• Implement Supplier and ESD strategy tactical plans, targets, processes and tools to in line with business, transformation,
  governance and supplier performance requirements.
• Support transformation through assisting with supplier due diligence and vetting processes.
• Engage suppliers who are non-compliant on a regular basis to solicit transformation commitment and implementation
  plans
• Conduct supplier rationalisation exercise annually to inform supplier base management strategy.
• Analyse and report on supplier trends to provide market intelligence to the business.

Administer Supplier Management and ESD Processes

• Implement the end-to-end administration of Avis supplier base.
• Conduct contract life cycle administration in conjunction with category managers and procurement managers
• Assist supplier on-boarding process
• Track performance and compliance of procurement transactions in line with ESD strategy
• Classify suppliers in terms of risk level (high, medium, low) as part of supplier risk management conducted through duediligence
  and vetting process
• Create and manage repository of new potential suppliers from market search exercises

Relationship Management

• Build relationships with suppliers and service providers and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide specialist knowledge to senior executives, management and clients in order to enhance business enablement.
• Facilitate as necessary the communication of the Supplier Development strategy, policies, systems and processes
  throughout the organisation.

Research Supplier Development and ESD Leading practices and Benchmarks

• Conduct continuous supply market search to identify and qualify new EME & QSE suppliers to enable improvement of
  ESD scorecard
• Create and manage repository of new potential suppliers from market search exercise
• Implement identification, assessment, and management of market intelligence initiatives
• Monitor local and international best practices and regulatory developments
• Monitor opportunities, threats, disruptions and innovations transpiring in the external environment and make
  recommendations regarding value delivery.

Implement Supplier Performance Monitoring and Reporting, Risk, Ethics and Compliance

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery on SLAs - regularly monitor and ensure the alignment between suppliers’
  operational performance, compliance with the strategic sourcing policy and Avis standards.
• Monitor supplier risk such as blacklisting.
• Track and monitor that the B-BBBEE credentials of suppliers are current and support the business and transformation
  objectives
• Implement reporting and communication structures that ensure all stakeholders are adequately informed.
• Report on supplier performance and B-BBEE rating
• Produce, implement and maintain internal Supplier Management and ESD documentation.

Internal and External Stakeholders
The role requires close engagement and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Internal Stakeholders
Senior Management; all business units and functional areas; own management team; Transformation department.

External Stakeholders
Suppliers/Service Providers, Industry Organisations and Regulatory Bodies.

Academic Qualifications
Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in procurement or related field such as Diploma in Procurement/Purchasing/Transport Management/Supply Chain Management or Logistics/Finance/Business/ other relevant qualification.

Advantageous:

• Relevant degree such as BCom Commerce/Law/Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Transport &
  Logistics and other relevant degrees.
• Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership and/or accreditation (MCIPS preferably)

Note:

• Valid Driver’s license, Valid Passport
• Refer CIPS Global Standard - Operational Level

Work Experience

Essential:

• 1 - 3 years in procurement / strategic sourcing / category management / operational buying in the industry/area of
  responsibility.
• Exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and optimal procurement processes and
  standards.
• Proven track record of supplier relations management
• Exposure in working on an ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) executing Procure-to-Pay/ tendering
  processes.
• Engaging at senior management level.

Advantageous:

• Proven track record of working within cross-functional teams, while successfully delivering on benefits and capability building agenda.

This job requires that the employee maintains the highest level of Honesty and Integrity as he/she will have access to company assets, cash handling and confidential record storage areas. This requires that a formal personal background check is undertaken.
In ensuring a safe working environment for all, Avis will prioritise vaccinated employees in the recruitment process. Applications closing date 30/03/2023