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Manager Supply Services & Master Data

Employer
South32
Location
Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 30, 2022

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Category
Computer etc., Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Contract
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The purpose of the role is to lead, develop and manage the performance of the South32 Global Business Services (GBS) Supply and Master Data team to ensure timely and accurate execution of mandated activities; with effective delivery of all relevant functional services, in accordance with the Standards, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and regional legislation, to all South32 customers. Responsible for strategic direction and relationships with business leaders representing the GBS Supply and Master Data Function

ABOUT YOU:

You will be required to have the following.
  • Serious contenders will have Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Finance or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience.
  • Experience within the Supply Services or Master Data Services function of a large Global organisation is essential.
  • Working knowledge of process improvement processes and methodology is essential.
  • Experience in provision of strategic direction for function is essential.
  • Experience in leading high volume transactional and professional shared services activities, preferably SAP based is advantageous.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Manage the teams responsible for Invoice Processing, Service Entry Sheet Capturing, Vendor Queries, Contract Administration, GR/IR and eBusiness support.
  • Ensure responsibility for the management of master data, including the enforcement of enterprise business rules, data policies and standards.
  • Support the Head of GBS by contributing to the formulation of the Global Business Services vision, plan and strategy.
  • Understand and influence the business strategies and goals and assist in translating them into process-drive activities to be executed by the Supply and Master Data Global Business Services functional team.
  • Manage costs and budget. Ensure performance targets are met and take accountability for delivering against them.
  • Drive initiatives to improve the overall performance of the Supply and Master Data function by optimising the utilisation of existing processes, practices and systems.
  • Lead, motivate, coach and develop team members to deliver and maintain operational discipline; ensure delivery of service is compliant, timely and customer focused (meeting SLA's);
  • Build and maintain strong business relationships with all key stakeholders across the Group.
  • Manage, understand, monitor and control risks associated with the functional area and create improvement plans for risks that are not well controlled.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal controls, agreements, systems, standards and procedures as well as legislative requirements and statutory reporting.
  • Lead system changes and user acceptance testing for the function where necessary.


Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference nr at our website http://careers.south32.net

Applications close on the 30 May 2022. (South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds). We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility

Company

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. 

Our commodities can be found in nearly every aspect of our lives. They power our homes, start our cars, build our roads, bridges, skyscrapers and hospitals and even make our coins and jewelry.

We invest in exploration activities inside and outside of our portfolio, helping us to keep growing and diversifying. Our exploration activities are carefully selected to have a high chance of success and are spread around the world, including places we have not operated in before. 

We attract people with exceptional skills, who share our values and want to make a difference with the work they do. As part of our team, you will be brave enough to challenge yourself to be the best in what you do. We will help you stretch your capabilities, challenging you to constantly seek better ways to do things and taking advantage of every opportunity to let your career flourish.

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