# Group Supply Chain Manager

**Company:** [Apogee Sustainability Limited](null/companies/ivjcaGXW5TRqYLMbRU8NyR.md)
**Location:** Pinetown, South Africa
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Energy Drive Projects

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## Description

**1\. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

The Group Supply Chain Manager is a strategic, senior leadership role designed to establish and lead a highly responsive supply chain, procurement, and estimation function within the Energy Drive Group. This position carries absolute accountability for managing the complete end-to-end material and equipment lifecycle—bridging the gap between pre-award commercial bidding, global OEM equipment sourcing, localized workshop manufacturing, and specialized international export logistics.

Operating in a project-based engineering environment, the incumbent drives supply chain cost-competitiveness and security of supply for complex, integrated eHouse products. This includes leading strategic partner programs with world-class electrical OEMs for critical components (MV/LV VFDs, MV Switchgear, Control Systems, HVAC, and Fire Suppression), ensuring zero material-related bottlenecks in the assembly workshop, and overseeing heavy transport, rigging, and marine shipping activities to successfully deliver oversized modular solutions to local and export markets.

**2\. CORE PORTFOLIO & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**

**2.1 Sales Estimation Support & Engineering Liaison**

Direct and support the engineering estimation function to secure commercial proposals and establish baseline budgets:

• Lead & Support Estimation Engineers: Manage and guide the Estimation Engineer(s) in translating complex technical specifications into competitive commercial pricing models.

• Tender & Inquiry Management: Serve as the primary intake point for external tender documents, Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) from clients and main contractors.

• Internal Collaboration: Review internal RFIs and engineering/design documentation to ensure complete alignment between proposed technical designs and supply chain capabilities.

• Proposal Preparation: Oversee the timely preparation and submission of comprehensive external pricing quotes and proposals for modular eHouse solutions.

• Baseline Budgeting: Establish and verify internal Level 0 (L0), Level 1 (L1), and Level 2 (L2) budgets for the Revenue Organization (Rev Org) to safeguard IRR% and set baseline project cost controls.

**2.2 Strategic Supplier Management & OEM Partner Programs**

Build and protect commercial relationships with world-class engineering vendors and technology partners:

• OEM Partner Program Custodianship: Act as the primary custodian of OEM partner programs, driving joint commercial benefit and technical support agreements with global vendors (specifically for MV/LV VFDs, Switchgear, and Controls).

• Global Supplier Vetting & Identification: Conduct systematic global sourcing to identify, evaluate, audit, and vet high-caliber manufacturers capable of delivering to EPC standards.

• Contract Facilitation & SLAs: Partner with the Legal department to facilitate, negotiate, and execute comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) containing robust performance, delivery, and pricing guarantees.

• Supplier Performance Management: Track and review major supplier performance metrics regularly, implementing corrective actions and optimizing supply lines to minimize equipment lead times.

**2.3 Operational Procurement & Sourcing Execution**

Direct day-to-day procurement operations to ensure uninterrupted workshop assembly and cost-efficiency:

• Lead & Support Buyers: Provide daily leadership, guidance, and escalation support to the Buyer(s), managing transactional workloads and purchasing targets.

• RFQ Processing: Enforce strict timelines for requesting quotations from approved vendors based on final engineering workpacks and BOMs.

• Proposal Adjudication: Execute rigorous commercial and technical proposal adjudication to select optimal supply sources based on total cost of ownership, quality, and delivery speed.

• Commercial Price Negotiation: Drive aggressive price and commercial terms negotiation with suppliers to maximize project profitability and improve payment terms.

• Purchase Order Governance: Oversee the validation of Purchase Order Requisitions (PORs) and ensure that approved Purchase Orders (POs) are accurately raised and transmitted to suppliers without delay.

**2.4 Stores Management & Inventory Controls**

Establish and maintain rigid inventory systems to safeguard company assets and streamline material flows:

• Consumable Store Controls: Establish comprehensive inventory control systems for workshop consumable goods, setting minimum/maximum reorder points and preventing project delays due to stockouts.

• Goods Receiving Systems: Implement and enforce rigid goods receiving systems, validating delivery notes against POs, checking physical quality, and documenting discrepancies immediately.

• Material Tracking & Issuance: Oversee structured material issuance and tracking within the workshop, ensuring all project-allocated materials are accurately costed to their specific jobs.

• Stores Safety & Cleanliness: Enforce absolute housekeeping and occupational health & safety (OHS) compliance within storage yards and warehouse spaces.

**2.5 Specialized Logistics & International Shipping**

Navigate the complexities of moving abnormal cargo across local borders and international oceans:

• Abnormal Load Logistics: Coordinate specialized road logistics for oversized eHouse structures, including securing heavy transport vehicles, arranging police escorts, and procuring necessary permits.

• Route Surveys & Risk Planning: Verify that route surveys are conducted to identify structural obstacles, overhead power lines, and bridge weight limits prior to dispatch.

• Specialized Heavy Rigging: Partner with approved rigging subcontractors to plan and execute safe crane lifts, placement, and final structural loading at workshops and client sites.

• International Marine Shipping: Manage international export shipping logistics, coordinating marine freight (breakbulk or charter vessels), port operations, and marine cargo insurance.

• Customs & Export Compliance: Manage customs clearance, import/export duties, and absolute adherence to Incoterms 2020 rules for diverse global destinations (e.g., Africa, Americas, Europe).

**3\. ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING & TEAM STRUCTURE**

This position reports directly to the VP of Group Operations, maintaining dual alignment with the group commercial and engineering functions. The role is tasked with standing up and scaling a high-performance supply chain department, initially composed of three direct reports:

• 1x Estimation Engineer: Responsible for technical material and equipment selection, external client RFI/RFQ responses, and preparing accurate internal project cost estimates (L0/L1/L2).

• 1x Buyer: Responsible for transactional purchasing, expediting long-lead items, workshop material sourcing, and localized procurement.

• 1x Store Man: Responsible for internal Project/ Sundries stores and goods receiving.

As project volumes increase, the Group Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for evaluating resource requirements and expanding the team.

## Requirements

**4\. SUCCESS PROFILE**

**4.1 Technical & Academic Knowledge**

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Commerce, or Engineering discipline.

• Technical literacy regarding eHouse systems, electrical enclosures, MV/LV variable frequency drives (VFDs), MV switchgear, PLCs, industrial HVAC, and specialized fire suppression systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of global supply chain logistics, including breakbulk marine shipping, specialized heavy rigging, route surveys, and abnormal road transport regulations.

• Proficiency with Incoterms 2020 rules, international trade laws, customs clearance, and import/export documentation.

• Advanced proficiency in utilizing enterprise ERP/MRP systems, cost-estimation software, and analytical pricing tools.

**4.2 Required Experience**

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or industrial logistics management within an EPC or systems integration environment.

• Proven experience supporting commercial sales functions by preparing structured Level 0 (L0) to Level 2 (L2) budgets and bidding on major international tenders.

• Demonstrated success in managing global OEM partner programs, negotiating high-value SLAs, and vetting international suppliers.

• Hands-on expertise coordinating complex logistics for high-value, oversized mechanical/electrical equipment, including heavy crane rigging and marine freight.

• Prior experience leading and coaching a multi-disciplinary supply chain team, specifically guiding estimation engineers and buyers.

**4.3 Key Personal Attributes**

• Elite negotiation and bargaining skills: Essential for complex commercial SLAs and multi-million Rand equipment acquisitions.

• Analytical and structural thinking: Required to establish systematic stores controls, inventory models, and bid adjudication frameworks.

• Resilience and high stress tolerance: Capable of managing multi-currency transactions, supply chain disruptions, tight shipping windows, and urgent project timelines.

• Strong interpersonal & collaborative leadership: Able to build strong bridges across technical, financial, legal, and operational counterparts.

## Benefits

Discovery Group Life benefit

Discovery Medical contribution

Gap Cover contribution

Cell Phone allowance

Bonus scheme