Senior Manager: Supply Chain Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

To lead and take full accountability for the performance of the Supply Chain Operations Function in Mozambique.

Main Responsibilities 

• Define and manage the Supply Chain strategic direction and management processes by analysing business requirements and market dynamics which reflect / meet the company’s objectives and business plans;
• Implement strategies to ensure long term delivery of goods and services in the Mozambique markets with specific reference to compliance to local content requirements;
• Render Supply Chain services to other Sasol Business Units in Mozambique and leverage on economies of scale;
• Oversee the negotiation and conclusion of contracts that best serve the supply needs of operations as well as other BU’s in Mozambique within the Sasol Supply Chain governance rules;
• Manage the Material Management activities including classification of stock, setting of optimal levels to ensure production delivery and warehouse activities;
• Execute on the logistics requirements to support the operations in Mozambique;
• Responsible for the On Time In Full delivery of materials, goods and serviced as and when required by the Mozambique operations;
• Accountable for compliance to governance and the mitigation of risk within the overall portfolio;
• Accountable for the SHE agenda within Supply Chain;
• Ensure that local procurement targets are met as per the SPT Local Content Plan;
• To drive Supplier Performance Management. Support contract holders in post award contract management activities;
• People management and development – There are ~10 staff reporting to this role.

Requirements 

• This position is for Mozambicans citiizens only.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Law, Engineering, Commercial) with a minimum of 8 years Supply Chain experience.

Key Competencies Required

Leadership and behavioural

• Shapes strategy;
• Drive results;
• Problem Solving;
• Judgement: Makes sound decisions, bases decisions on facts, analyse problems skilfully, uses logic to reach solutions;
• One-Sasol mind-set; Shapes business strategy; Business acumen; Drives accountability and high performance; Fosters teamwork and collaboration; Role models customer focus; Leverages diversity and inclusion; Nurtures and coaches; Builds partnerships.

Functional / Technical

• Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain;
• Good knowledge of Mozambique operating environment;
• Experience working and interacting with regulators and government officials;
• Familiar with applicable legislation and regulations;
• Expert Stakeholder Management skills and good communicator;
• Good Project Management skills;
• Good Risk Management skills;
•   Flexibility: Remains open-minded and changes opinions on the basis of new information, performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change, mange transitions from task to task effectively, adapts to varying customer need;