Supply Chain Specialist (Renewable Energy)

Supply Chain Specialist (Renewable Energy)R800kCape TownExcellent career opportunity with a Global Renewable Energy Group for a Supply Chain Specialist in Cape Town. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will identify, negotiate, and procure materials and services for the South African business, focusing on operational assets.Key Performance AreasEnsuring adherence to and execution of the annual procurement planEnsuring that departmental KPIs are metExecuting RFQs for equipment and services according to company policiesPreparing detailed commercial evaluationsNegotiating and structuring the best commercial and legal terms and conditions for operational purchasesMaking award recommendations considering cost, quality and schedulePreparing purchase orders, supply and service agreements in liaison with other departments where necessaryPreparing contract amendments, renewals and terminationsPreparing framework agreements for spare parts and servicesPerforming supplier relationship management:Introducing relevant and strategic suppliers to the databaseDeveloping local suppliers for repair servicesManaging operations purchases with an outsourced entity (BPO)Managing specific local requirements:Negotiating and opening credit facilities with strategic suppliersEnsuring that the economic development commitments for the operational assets are metManagement of warranty purchases:A weekly update of orders pending placementExecuting purchase ordersExpediting of orders pending deliveryMaintenance of warranty claims registersLogistics Functions:Manage logistical activities for local purchases.Manage all import and transfer order activities with the logistics operations team.Liaise with customs brokers, transporters and warehouse staff to deliver goods.Expediting deliveries with suppliers to ensure all delivery target dates are met.Provide support for warehouse functions.Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, finance, law or project management disciplinesA minimum of 5 years experience in the procurement, expediting and logistics disciplines, in the renewable energy industry (essential)Relevant working experience with an ERP package - SAP would be advantageous.Knowledge of Microsoft packagesExperience in operational facilities. Preferably in renewable energyFinancial acumen and relevant legal knowledgeUnderstanding of:Local and specific requirements such as local content and B-BBEE conceptsInternational procurement with emphasis on import and export processesSupply and services agreements.Negotiations and communication skills