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Job Description

Responsible for overseeing all Corporate Procurement requisitions processed across the organisation, this role will also include supervising Procurement Administrators, collating information on requisitions processed by individuals, periodic reporting, training requisition processors, and escalating non-compliance.

Lead people, monitor and review all business units on requisition processing, reporting, and addressing deviations from the process

Plan engagements with requisitioners and regularly collect information on processed,Plan training sessions for new requisition processing functions and new requisitioners,Engage procurement stakeholders on contracts and systems configurations required,Identify misalignment between the procurement process and actual activities in requisition processing,Determine causes of misalignment and define the management action to align,Create stakeholder relationship maps to communicate process changes, updates, trainings, and alignment activities to compliance requirements,Create processes to deliver and monitor requisition processing in line with contract lines,Escalate misalignment for management resolution,Process requisitions for allocated business units, and supervise corporate procurement requisition processors,Lead requisition processing team in delivering the processing of requisitions as required by customers,Meet targets with the team given the volumes and payment terms,Lead, coach and guide team members on compliance, technical and financial requirements when processing requisitions,Design processes to address retrospective PO processing and report accordingly, and,Categorise and note required retrospective processing to match the existing relationship between OMI and the respective partners or suppliers.

Continuous improvement to ensure effective service

Analysis of the requisition processing trend in volumes, compliance to requirements and identify improvement opportunities,Interrogating the requisition system to identify improvement and request the implementation thereof,Collaborate with finance, AP to align on payment terms and seek improvement opportunities on payment terms and seizing available savings.

Service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction

Maintain a close relationship with procurement management to align on requirement,Maintain a consistent timely processing of requisitions and reporting as required by management,Establish productive operational relationships with key stakeholders in the various business units and administrative teams,Develop work routines in line with operational requirements to have a complete oversight of requisitions processed in the organisations, and,Share knowledge on, and participate in the creation of new standards, control systems and procedures to maintain service delivery.

Manage quality people practices

Align own behaviour with the organisation culture and values.Share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to colleagues and team members.Collaborate and work with the business to deliver at required service levels.

Actively share information with other team members regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Finance or Procurement is mandatory,3 – 5 years' experience in payments operations is mandatory3 – 5 years’ experience with Oracle Procurement module is mandatory,Previous experience in leading people is advantageous

The Recruitment process:

TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the TA Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you more and ensure OMI can meet your needsPanel Interview: This will be with the Hiring Manager and a member of the Human Capital TeamTechnical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with MIE & Internal VerificationFinal Feedback

Skills

Requisition Processing, Requisitions, Sourcing and Procurement

Education

Diploma (Dip): Finance (Required)

Closing Date

03 July 2024

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

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