Senior Advisor Procurement (G15) ESKOM
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Advisor Procurement (G15)
Listing Reference: eskom_002910
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: Purchasing
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Apply By: 05 February 2026
Job Overview
The Senior Advisor Procurement (G15) provides specialised procurement services to support Eskom’s sourcing and procurement strategy within the Central East Cluster. This role involves managing procurement processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance across assigned portfolios (commodities and/or capital infrastructure). The position requires strong commercial and technical procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at senior levels.
Purpose of the Role
To source and procure goods and services in line with Eskom’s procurement strategy, policies, standards, and processes, while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money across assigned commodity portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement
Develop and implement sourcing/procurement strategies for assigned portfolios.
Conduct spend analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Perform industry and market analysis to inform procurement decisions.
Manage commodity and supplier profiling and strategic supplier relationship management.
Operational Excellence
Implement procurement best practices and efficient procurement processes.
Ensure operational compliance and risk management across procurement activities.
Manage integrated portfolio processes and ensure alignment between functions.
Contract & Supplier Management
Support contract management, including NEC and FIDIC contract knowledge.
Implement negotiation strategies and manage supplier performance.
Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to procurement decisions.
Leadership & Development
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to procurement staff.
Drive cross-functional cooperation and stakeholder engagement.
Key Performance Areas (Functional Outputs)
Implement innovative and mutually beneficial procurement solutions.
Ensure effective operational procurement processes and compliance.
Optimise cooperation between functions and stakeholders.
Manage procurement portfolio and performance effectively.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
B Degree / BTech in Procurement, Law, Commerce (NQF7 with 360 credits)
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing/procurement or technical procurement environment.
Skills & Competencies
Behavioural
Integrity, honesty, professionalism, trustworthiness
Leadership
Team player, coaching, mentoring, motivating others
Technical Knowledge
SAP Materials Management module
Strategic sourcing and procurement
Spend analysis
Contract management (NEC & FIDIC)
Supplier relationship management
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Demand forecasting and planning
Financial and legal understanding
Core Skills
Strategic thinking and decision making
Strong negotiation and relationship management
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to work effectively at senior management levels