Supply Chain Specialist (Renewable Energy)

Supply Chain Specialist (Renewable Energy) R800k Cape Town Excellent 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 Areas  Ensuring adherence to and execution of the annual procurement plan Ensuring that departmental KPIs are met Executing RFQs for equipment and services according to company policies Preparing detailed commercial evaluations Negotiating and structuring the best commercial and legal terms and conditions for operational purchases Making award recommendations considering cost, quality and schedule Preparing purchase orders, supply and service agreements in liaison with other departments where necessary Preparing contract amendments, renewals and terminations Preparing framework agreements for spare parts and services Performing supplier relationship management: Introducing relevant and strategic suppliers to the database Developing local suppliers for repair services Managing operations purchases with an outsourced entity (BPO) Managing specific local requirements: Negotiating and opening credit facilities with strategic suppliers Ensuring that the economic development commitments for the operational assets are met Management of warranty purchases: A weekly update of orders pending placement Executing purchase orders Expediting of orders pending delivery Maintenance of warranty claims registers Logistics 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 Experience Minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, finance, law or project management disciplines A 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 packages Experience in operational facilities. Preferably in renewable energy Financial acumen and relevant legal knowledge Understanding of: Local and specific requirements such as local content and B-BBEE concepts International procurement with emphasis on import and export processes Supply and services agreements. Negotiations and communication skills