Head of Supplier DevelopmentDate: 3 Oct 2024Company: AlstomVacancy: Head of Supplier DevelopmentAppointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavours to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Head of Supplier Development position within the Supplier Development Department. The position will report to the Procurement Executive and is based in Dunnottar, Nigel (Gauteng Province).Job Purpose:The Head of Supplier Development will take ownership and coordinate all activities within the Supplier Development division.Key Responsibilities:Supplier Capacity Ramp up.Developing Black Women Owned (BWO), Black Owned (BO) suppliers as well as Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE).Developing Local-local suppliers and reporting progress on them.Supplier Crisis management.Responsibilities:Compliment and assist in driving the contract deliverables regarding preferential procurement deliverables with BWO's, EME's and QSE's. Review and strategise the most optimal solution for suppliers in crisis incorporating outside consultants/ contractors if necessary.Drive and co-ordinate the teams to prepare the monthly Procurement Steerco deck and agenda.Define the annual objectives for the SD team and adjust the strategy where and when necessary to fulfil production and company requirements.Drive high level discussions and co-ordination with the various teams in the organisation. Teams include Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Project Management and EXCO.Contribute to customer feedback where necessary on supplier performance, challenges and developmental contributions.Risk Assessment and Management.Crisis Management.Strategy development and execution.Capacity to work by influencing, convincing people without having direct authority (for suppliers, between Gibela department).Good capacity to work under pressure with numerous requests having all different priorities.Technical Knowledge/Experience:Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or other Engineering disciplines.Production, Quality, Processes knowledge in various environments, MS Project, Fluent in English, B-BBEE and Transformation.Strategy development and Execution.Autonomous and global vision.Good leadership/management skills.Drive and capacity to influence a various range of stakeholders including the board and the customer.30% travel to suppliers.70% office based.Closing Date: 16 October 2024Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Pty) Ltd offers equal employment opportunity and subscribes to the Affirmative Action policy.
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