

Transnet
Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of South Africa’s freight logistics chain, delivering goods to every South African. With approximately 38,000 employees, Transnet operates and controls the country’s major transport infrastructure, ensuring world-class standards in the transport industry.
Job Title: Senior Specialist: Supplier Relationship Management
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
Experience: 10-12 years (5-7 years at senior or executive level)
Job Field: Procurement / Supply Chain
Deadline: 24th July 2025
Position Purpose
- Lead Transnet’s strategic supplier relationship management initiatives and high-stakes negotiations.
- Oversee the supplier base, focusing on performance, risk, collaboration, and development.
- Provide strategic insights to executive committees and align supplier relationships with corporate goals.
- Execute and monitor the Group-wide SRM strategy, ensuring compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
- Coordinate communication between internal teams and stakeholders, including Localisation and BBBEE.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advanced SRM policies and frameworks.
- Lead negotiations with key suppliers to drive growth and align with organizational objectives.
- Oversee high-value supplier integrations and manage complex procurement processes.
- Optimize supplier performance, risk, and collaboration to achieve business outcomes.
- Deliver analytical reports to inform executive decision-making.
- Build long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers and adopt global best practices.
- Initiate transformative SRM initiatives for continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or related field.
- Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Hands-on experience with PFMA, PPPFA, and public sector procurement.
- Strong knowledge of Supplier Development and SMME development.
- MCIPS certification is advantageous.
- Valid Driver’s License (Code 8).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Transnet Talent Portal.
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