Core Description Accountable for creating and leading the Company sourcing strategy for Properties, M&T and Corporate managing all aspects of contracts and procurement for Company. Responsible for driving the development of Property services category practices, including overall category and sourcing strategy definition and deployment with a view to maximise total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution through effective leadership. Core Competencies FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Legal issues, drafting of agreements, contracts, associated sub-contracts, common and statutory legislation; Supply Market & Competitor Analysis; Value Identification; Vendor management that includes contracting/ Report Writing, Content Management and Operational Contract Management; Risk Mitigation; Tendering; Contracting/ Legal; Facilities Management, Real Estate and Workplace industry best practices and trends; Procurement tender and negotiation processes; Spend & Demand Analysis; Specification Analysis; Supply Market & Competitor Analysis; Value Chain & Total Cost Analysis; Strategic Category Management; Value Identification; Tendering; Contracting/ Legal; Content Management; Reporting & Procurement Controlling; Procurement Applications & MDM; Operational Contract Management; Supplier Relationship Management; Procure to Pay; Spot Buy Execution; e-Sourcing Event Execution. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS: Contract law and its application (in the context of commercial contracts); Ability to understand and challenge project Profit and loss accounts; Real Estate Finance; Business Acumen; Value Identification; Company Project Management & Planning; Financial Acumen including budgeting; Change management; Structuring and negotiating large and complex contract negotiations; Negotiating; Communicating with Impact; Drive for Results; Team Working; Customer Management; Building Relationship; Project Management & Planning; Strategic Agility; Challenging & Influencing; Process & Policy Adherence; Business and financial analysis; Dealing with Ambiguity; Holding People Accountable; Leading High Performance Teams; Managing & Leading Change. ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working. Values Aligned with company Values Job Responsibilities See attached job description. Required Certification/Professional Registration N/A Qualifications Relevant degree/ diploma (NQF level 7), preferably commercial related degree or relevant qualification like Chartered Accountant or Quantity Surveying. Education in a commercial, financial, marketing or business related field is crucial. A post graduate property management degree or a MBA/MBL will be an added advantage. Experience 8 Years relevant experience in a Property Procurement related commercial environment, of which at least 3 years on senior management level in a comparable large company. Experience in property development, built environment and/ or outsourced facilities management or project management and/ or construction of commercial buildings. Exp in alternative and innovative commercial contracting mode.