Senior Advisor Procurement (G15) ESKOM
Job Details
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Job Title: Senior Advisor Procurement (G15)
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Listing Reference: eskom_002910
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Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
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Job Category: Purchasing
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Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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Contract Type: Permanent
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Remuneration: Market Related
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EE Position: Yes
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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
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Develop and implement sourcing/procurement strategies for assigned portfolios.
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Conduct spend analysis and strategic sourcing initiatives.
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Perform industry and market analysis to inform procurement decisions.
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Manage commodity and supplier profiling and strategic supplier relationship management.
Operational Excellence
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Implement procurement best practices and efficient procurement processes.
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Ensure operational compliance and risk management across procurement activities.
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Manage integrated portfolio processes and ensure alignment between functions.
Contract & Supplier Management
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Support contract management, including NEC and FIDIC contract knowledge.
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Implement negotiation strategies and manage supplier performance.
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Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to procurement decisions.
Leadership & Development
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Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to procurement staff.
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Drive cross-functional cooperation and stakeholder engagement.
Key Performance Areas (Functional Outputs)
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Implement innovative and mutually beneficial procurement solutions.
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Ensure effective operational procurement processes and compliance.
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Optimise cooperation between functions and stakeholders.
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Manage procurement portfolio and performance effectively.
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Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
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B Degree / BTech in Procurement, Law, Commerce (NQF7 with 360 credits)
Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing/procurement or technical procurement environment.
Skills & Competencies
Behavioural
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Integrity, honesty, professionalism, trustworthiness
Leadership
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Team player, coaching, mentoring, motivating others
Technical Knowledge
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SAP Materials Management module
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Strategic sourcing and procurement
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Spend analysis
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Contract management (NEC & FIDIC)
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Supplier relationship management
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
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Demand forecasting and planning
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Financial and legal understanding
Core Skills
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Strategic thinking and decision making
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Strong negotiation and relationship management
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Strong analytical and communication skills
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Ability to work effectively at senior management levels