General Manager - Procurement and Supply Chain

Eskom

Sunninghill

Full-timeMarket RelatedPurchasingCloses 20 Oct 2026 · 3 days left

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About the role

Position/Task Grade: E-Band Areas of specialisation: Reporting to the Group Executive Group Capital Division, the General Manager Procurement and Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership and direction across sourcing, procurement and supply chain management; drive organisational synergies; enhance operational excellence; ensure the security and continuity of supply; and optimise procurement costs across the organisation. Business Unit: Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Department: Group Capital Division, P&SCM.

Responsibilities

Competencies required
Behavioural Skills
o Integrity
o Honesty
o Trustworthiness
o Professionalism
Leadership Skills
o Team player
o Motivating teams
o Coaching
o Mentoring
o Developing people
Knowledge
o Integrated supply chain management
o Financial analysis
o Supplier negotiation
o Supplier relationship management
o Supply chain performance measurement
o Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)
o Organisational business processes
o Relevant legislation
Skills required.
o Strategic planning
o Innovation and problem solving
o Relationship management
o Customer service
o Business acumen
o Strong communication
o Ability to cope with stress and work under pressure
Key Responsibilities
Establish, develop and direct the Procurement and Supply Chain Management vision, strategy, objectives and plans aligned with organisational goals and statutory requirements.
Direct strategic sourcing, procurement governance, service delivery management, transformation, centres of excellence and shared services.
Develop commercial strategies, policies, processes and systems that enable effective service delivery, continuity of supply and value optimisation.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with internal customers, external stakeholders and key suppliers, including high-level negotiations for critical goods and services.
Direct financial, operational and people resources for the function, ensuring sound governance, cost control, performance management, talent development and a safe, diverse working environment.
Lead Procurement and Supply Chain Management operations toward excellent customer service and report functional performance to EXCO and other governance structures.
Transform the function through the assessment and implementation of new technologies, concepts and leading practices that improve organisational effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualification(s)
o B Degree in Business Management/ Commerce/ Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
o B Tech in Business Management/ Commerce/ Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits or
o Advance Diploma in Business Management/ Commerce/ Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits
Related Minimum Experience
o 10 Years credible and recognised experience as a Procurement and Supply Chain Management (P&SCM) executive in large organisation.
Professional Registration Body
o Chattered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.

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