<p style="text-align:left;"><b>ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>MISSION<br>Ensure the provision of goods and services for the organization, guaranteeing the best commercial conditions through reasonable, fair, and transparent processes aligned with corporate objectives.</p><p><b>Job Purpose</b>      </p><p>The role of the Senior Supply Chain Specialist is to identify, negotiate, and procure materials and services for the South African business, with a special focus on operational assets.</p><p>The ultimate goal is to ensure the best possible outcome with respect to cost, time, safety and quality, as well as enabling coordination among the different areas of the business in both South Africa and Spain.</p><p></p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Procurement Functions</b></p><p>Ensuring adherence to and execution of the annual procurement plan</p><p>Ensuring that departmental KPIs are met</p><p>Executing RFQs for equipment and services according to company policies;</p><ul><li>Preparing detailed commercial evaluations</li><li>Negotiating and structuring best commercial and legal terms and conditions for operational purchases</li><li>Making award recommendations considering cost, quality and schedule</li><li>Preparing purchase orders, supply and service agreements in liaison with other departments where necessary</li><li>Preparing contract amendments, renewals and terminations</li><li>Preparing framework agreements for spare parts and services<p>Supplier relationship management;</p></li><li>Introducing relevant and strategic suppliers to the database</li><li>Developing local suppliers for repairs services<p>Managing operations purchases with an outsourced entity (BPO)</p><p>Managing specific local requirements;</p></li><li>Negotiating and opening credit facilities with strategic suppliers</li><li>Ensuring that the economic development commitments for the operational assets are met</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>1.7         Management of warranty claims;</p><ul><li>Weekly update of warranty orders pending placement</li><li>Executing purchase orders</li><li>Expediting of orders pending delivery</li><li>Maintenance of warranty claims registers</li></ul><p>1.8         Demand and planning support;</p><ul><li>Leading the MRP for planned and corrective maintenance</li><li>Coordinating transfer of material from central or other warehouses</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Logistics Functions</b></p><p>2.1      Manage logistical activities for local purchases</p><p>    Manage all import and transfer orders activities with the logistics operations team     Liaise with customs brokers, transporters and warehouse staff for the delivery of goods     Expediting deliveries with suppliers to ensure all delivery target dates are met     Provide support for warehouse functions</p><p></p><p><b>Administration Functions</b></p><p>Management of supplier database</p><p>Preparation of all necessary reports</p><p>Support and participation during audits</p><p></p><p><b>Other</b></p><ul><li>Assist with ad hoc requests and projects that may reasonably be expected within the company from time to time to promote the aims of the company</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>EDUCATION</p><ul><li>Minimum of an undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Finance, Law or Project Management disciplines</li><li>A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the supply chain disciplines in the renewable energy industry</li><li>Knowledge of MS Office Suite</li><li>Relevant working experience with an ERP package - SAP would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience in wind and solar PV technologies <b>is a must</b></li><li>Financial acumen and relevant legal knowledge</li><li>Very good understanding of:<ul><li>Local and specific requirements such as local content and B-BBEE concepts</li><li>International procurement with specific emphasis on imports and exports processes</li><li>Supply and services agreements</li></ul></li></ul><p><br><br>SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE</p><ul><li>Very good understanding of and demonstrable experience in managing of purchases in an operational environment</li><li>Must have a proactive approach</li><li>A strong sense of urgency</li><li>Results driven</li><li>Negotiations and communication skills</li><li>Self-starter with ability to work independently</li><li>Good negotiation skills</li><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Very good interpersonal skills</li><li>Valid driver’s license</li><li>Must be able to travel within South Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and abroad from time-to-time.</li></ul><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior Supply Chain Specialist

<p><b>ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>MISSION<br />Ensure the provision of goods and services for the organization, guaranteeing the best commercial conditions through reasonable, fair, and transparent processes aligned with corporate objectives.</p><p><b>Job Purpose</b>      </p><p>The role of the Senior Supply Chain Specialist is to identify, negotiate, and procure materials and services for the South African business, with a special focus on operational assets.</p><p>The ultimate goal is to ensure the best possible outcome with respect to cost, time, safety and quality, as well as enabling coordination among the different areas of the business in both South Africa and Spain.</p><p></p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Procurement Functions</b></p><p>Ensuring adherence to and execution of the annual procurement plan</p><p>Ensuring that departmental KPIs are met</p><p>Executing RFQs for equipment and services according to company policies;</p><ul><li>Preparing detailed commercial evaluations</li><li>Negotiating and structuring best commercial and legal terms and conditions for operational purchases</li><li>Making award recommendations considering cost, quality and schedule</li><li>Preparing purchase orders, supply and service agreements in liaison with other departments where necessary</li><li>Preparing contract amendments, renewals and terminations</li><li>Preparing framework agreements for spare parts and services<p>Supplier relationship management;</p></li><li>Introducing relevant and strategic suppliers to the database</li><li>Developing local suppliers for repairs services<p>Managing operations purchases with an outsourced entity (BPO)</p><p>Managing specific local requirements;</p></li><li>Negotiating and opening credit facilities with strategic suppliers</li><li>Ensuring that the economic development commitments for the operational assets are met</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>1.7         Management of warranty claims;</p><ul><li>Weekly update of warranty orders pending placement</li><li>Executing purchase orders</li><li>Expediting of orders pending delivery</li><li>Maintenance of warranty claims registers</li></ul><p>1.8         Demand and planning support;</p><ul><li>Leading the MRP for planned and corrective maintenance</li><li>Coordinating transfer of material from central or other warehouses</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Logistics Functions</b></p><p>2.1      Manage logistical activities for local purchases</p><p>    Manage all import and transfer orders activities with the logistics operations team     Liaise with customs brokers, transporters and warehouse staff for the delivery of goods     Expediting deliveries with suppliers to ensure all delivery target dates are met     Provide support for warehouse functions</p><p></p><p><b>Administration Functions</b></p><p>Management of supplier database</p><p>Preparation of all necessary reports</p><p>Support and participation during audits</p><p></p><p><b>Other</b></p><ul><li>Assist with ad hoc requests and projects that may reasonably be expected within the company from time to time to promote the aims of the company</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>EDUCATION</p><ul><li>Minimum of an undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Finance, Law or Project Management disciplines</li><li>A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the supply chain disciplines in the renewable energy industry</li><li>Knowledge of MS Office Suite</li><li>Relevant working experience with an ERP package - SAP would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience in wind and solar PV technologies <b>is a must</b></li><li>Financial acumen and relevant legal knowledge</li><li>Very good understanding of:<ul><li>Local and specific requirements such as local content and B-BBEE concepts</li><li>International procurement with specific emphasis on imports and exports processes</li><li>Supply and services agreements</li></ul></li></ul><p><br /><br />SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE</p><ul><li>Very good understanding of and demonstrable experience in managing of purchases in an operational environment</li><li>Must have a proactive approach</li><li>A strong sense of urgency</li><li>Results driven</li><li>Negotiations and communication skills</li><li>Self-starter with ability to work independently</li><li>Good negotiation skills</li><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Very good interpersonal skills</li><li>Valid driver’s license</li><li>Must be able to travel within South Africa and the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa and abroad from time-to-time.</li></ul><p></p><p>As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.</p>

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