Procurement Officer

INTERNAL VACANCY

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

O&M Procurement Officer

Reports to:

O&M Procurement Manager- ENGIE South Africa

Department:

ESA Procurement

Business Unit:

T&G Business Unit: AMEA Region: South Africa Office

Period:

Full Time Local Employment Agreement

Location:

South Africa (Johannesburg, Bryanston)

CLOSING DATE:

28 August 2026

2. BACKGROUND

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 96,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose ("raison d'être"), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses to offer competitive solutions to its customers. ENGIE provides expertise in 4 Global Business Units:

• Renewables: Centralised utility-scale independent renewable power production
• Flexible Generation & Retail: Centralised utility-scale independent flexible power production
• Networks: Gas and Electrical Networks and & Supply Infrastructure
• Energy Solutions: Individualised energy and energy efficiency services

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In South Africa Engie has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (94 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (120 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Aurora Solar (10.5 MW Solar PV)
• Vredendal Solar (10.5 MW Solar PV)
• Konkoonsies 2 (86 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (46 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (86 MW Solar PV)
• under construction: Grootspruit (86 MW Solar PV)
• Under construction: Graspan (86 MW Solar PV)
• Under construction: OYA Hybrid (128 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS)

3. JOB PURPOSE

The role plays a key integrative function across ENGIE South Africa to provide procurement support to all South African operational entities within an assigned portfolio of categories, assets, asset owners, and O&M service providers.

Implement and execute approved short- and medium-term procurement strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders and business departments.

Consolidate procurement requirements across operational entities, engage with the supplier market, identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and framework agreements, and support the placement of contracts and purchase orders.

Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, tender preparation, supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiation, award recommendations, and contract implementation.

Identify and leverage procurement synergies across operating entities to optimize costs, improve efficiencies, and standardize sourcing practices.

Provide procurement support during the construction and commissioning phases of power plants where required.

Coordinate procurement activities in line with Category Management principles and the governance requirements of both Hub and Entity Procurement functions. Contribute to the achievement of departmental savings targets, procurement performance objectives, and value-creation initiatives.

Collaborate closely with site Health and Safety teams to ensure all suppliers and subcontractors comply with company and Group HSE standards.

Ensure full compliance with Group Procurement Policies, procedures, governance requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

Support warehouse management activities, including inventory planning, stock control, replenishment processes, and procurement of critical spare parts and consumables.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while developing and managing an approved supplier database.

Support the implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of procurement systems and digital tools, including ERP platforms.

Prepare procurement reports, spend analyses, supplier performance metrics, and other procurement-related data as required by management.

Promote supplier development initiatives and support the achievement of Economic Development and localization objectives across the operational entities.

Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through effective contract and vendor management practices.

4. WORK OUTPUT DESCRIPTION

Work Output/ KPA

On-going accountabilities

Help internal clients to formalise / express their needs.

• Assist with and optimising procurement requests

• Clarify and challenge the details of these requests

Ensure the procurement is completed at the best conditions (cost, quality, lead time & payment terms)

• Within the framework of the procurement category policy produced for a Group category;
• Based on requirements, identify the budget and establish tender assessment criteria.
• Issue RFP's for tenders / requests for quotation among target suppliers
• In other cases, manage the whole Procurement process;
• Based on requirements, identify the budget and establish tender assessment criteria and procedure
• Scan the market to identify potential suppliers
• Roll out the tender process
• Identify, analyse, evaluate, execute and document and exception (emergencies and urgencies) to the process with the proper authorisations
• Negotiate the specific terms and conditions with the suppliers;
• Finalise the supplier and prepare the contract / purchase order;

Ensure proper execution of the contract / purchase order

• Ensure Purchase orders / contracts are approved according to the Procurement delegation.

• Assist internal stakeholders to ensure the supplier performs its obligations

• Monitor supplier disputes with internal stakeholders

• Measure operational and economic performance of the supplier (including CSR)

Co-ordinate with suppliers and internally

• Interact / co-ordinate the network of PO agents and requestors

• Implement in the procedures and tools and deploy internally new signed contracts

• Manage supplier relationships

Reporting & Feedback

• Provide reliable and comprehensive reports and feedback, in order to improve the efficiency of the procurement strategy and supplier performance plan;
• Contribute to the performance plan;

Transformation & Change Enablement

• Support and drive change initiatives linked to organisational effectiveness, operating model evolution, and cultural transformation.
• Partner with HR, Communications, and Leadership to ensure clear, consistent messaging and change management.
• Promote disciplined execution, collaboration, and psychological safety at senior leadership level.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• Bachelors degree in procurement or supply chain.
• 5 years' functional experience covering procurement, supply chain and logistics.
• Experience in operational procurement preferably in power plants.

CIPS level 4 or higher is preferred.

Experience

• 5 years' functional experience covering procurement, supply chain and logistics.
• Experience in operational procurement preferably in power plants.

CIPS level 4 or higher is preferred.

Language

• English

Computer:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:

• Digital Tools - Good Knowledge of digital toold including ERP systems ( SAP, Maximo, Ms Dynamics etc)
• Excel - Advanced Excel
• PowerPoint - Power BI, Ms Office applications etc
• Word - reports, briefs, and formal documentation

Specific Knowledge & Skills :

• Strong autonomy
• Team player
• Good analytical skills,
• Fluent in English;
• Experience in negotiation,
• Good organisation and communication skills,
• Pays attention to detail,

Business Understanding

• Good understanding and experience in the procurement processes: Source to Pay, Procure to

Pay, Manage your Supplier Panel, Management Categories.

• Logistics & Supply Chain

• Power Generation or Oil & Gas knowledge is a plus

6. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES :

Key Core Technical Competencies:

• Category Management

Market intelligence, Strategy development, SRM ( classification, performance, action plan) & Partnering, Innovative solution, Contract Mgt (implementation &monitor), Value creation, Levers, R&O, Spend analysis, Auction

• Sourcing Management

Market survey; Supplier & Sub Contractors Identification, Selection, Qualification, Evaluation, Performing Panel, Financial KPIs; Understand & Challenge the needs, Tenders; Negotiation; Contractualization, Clauses, Penalties, Liabilities, Guaranties, TCO, Budget & Performance plan, R&O, Price Quality Delay, Claims, Cost Management, Performance, Cash management, Payment Terms, Commercial Rewards, Billing Schedule, Forewards basic knowledge, Indexes

• CSR & Sustainability Management

Survey, Assessment, Control, Implementation & Mitigation plans, Knowledge & Expertise, CO2, Inclusive sourcing, Due Diligence, Regulatory, Embargo, Risk Mgt (ERM)

• Process, Compliance & Digital

Policies, Governance, Rules, Processes, Tools (incl ERP & P2P process), KPIs, Digital Transformation, Performance, Expertise in excel and power BI, smart data analysis, etc

• Operational Procure to pay

Policies, Governance, Rules, Processes, Tools (incl ERP & P2P process), KPIs, Digital Transformation, Performance, Expertise in excel and power BI, smart data analysis, etc

• Logistics & Supply Chain

Shipment/Transport Management; Documentation (Tech/Import/Export); Delivery scheduling, Customs, Logistic provider Management, Reception

Differentiation Criteria

Level

Differentiation Criteria

4

Recognized contribution to several "Métiers" (specialist in a broad cross-Entities issue or in

a very specific field)

Involvement in issues of great importance to the whole Group

Knowledge of supplier performance at international level

Large degree of autonomy

3

Complex operational Procurement:

• Definition of complex requirements and complex contractual management

• Strategic supplier for the business area whose economic issues need to be taken

into account

• Procurement primarily in non-recurring areas

Need to develop a medium-term vision of the business area in which he works

Ability to manage a team of Procurement or Supply Officers

Ability to challenge and manage suppliers (Performance)

2

Operational Procurement:

• Definition of more complex requirements, including legal aspects (specifications)

• Selection of multi-criteria suppliers

• Procurement in non-recurring areas

1

Simple operational Procurement:

• Implementation of the Procurement process, contracts

• Relations with established or low-risk suppliers

• Little autonomous negotiation

7. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The job holder will collaborate closely with the below in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation.

Internal:

• O&M Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement - Africa, CPO AMEA.
• Procurement, Finance teams & Technical teams in entities in South Africa, ESG Construction teams and Operations teams
• South Africa GBU(s): SPV CEO, Asset Co CEO, Management Team, H&S, Plant General Managers, Technical Teams and Networking Groups

External:

• Suppliers, Technical and H&S Teams, Owner & Assets companies procurement Team

Our Culture

You are expected to understand and act in accordance with ENGIE's cultural compass and guiding principles -

• • One Safety - All team members know and comply with the One Safety concepts and expectations underpinned by our No Life at Risk, No Mind at Risk and No Asset at Risk strategy, plus the 5 safety essentials, 9 Life Saving Rules and 9 Commitments for Workplace Wellbeing.
  • Ethics and Compliance ¬- All team members act in accordance with the Group's ethical principles in all circumstances, and whatever their jobs, level of responsibility and contacts.
  • Be View email address on energyjobsearch.com - All team members value people's differences and contribute to an environment that brings our differences together and supports everyone to bring their true self to work to give their best.

• The Ways We Lead - All team members to respect and embody

8. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;

• Behaves in a responsible way;

• Lives the values of the Company

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan

of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from

under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

Business Unit: Support Functions In Geographies

Division: SF In AMEA - South Africa

Legal Entity: ENGIE Southern Africa (Prioprietary) Limited

Company Name: ENGIE South Africa

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