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
Minimum qualifications and experience:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Law, Engineering, Commercial) with a minimum of 13 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                                                                                                          

Candidatura online

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