Economic Development & Transformation Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role, integrated within Alstom's Procurement team, is focused on ensuring the economic development performance of the company. The incumbent will facilitate the securement of the Economic Development & Transformation (ED&T) programme, enabling Alstom to meet its mandate towards stakeholders. The position is also responsible for being the custodian of Alstom's scalable ED&T strategy across various projects. **What you will do** * Ensure a robust comprehension of customer requirements based on Alstom's contractual ED&T, with particular attention to Local Content, Enterprise Development, Preferential Procurement, and Skills Development. * Implement an Economic Development & Transformation strategy, its associated execution plan, and a monitoring and reporting mechanism for accurate reporting, continuous monitoring, and remediation for customers. * Define reporting with the Procurement and Supplier Development teams to provide accurate information on support activities monitoring at suppliers, and the performance of suppliers against contractual obligations. * Implement risk management and mitigation plans on all ED topics pertaining to suppliers, ensuring Alstom Ubunye's BBBEE performance aligns with business strategy and B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. * Coordinate the timely submission of progress reports by internal and external users and data. * Provide qualitative and quantitative reporting on Economic Development & Transformation performance, including supporting the deployment of actions to de-risk Alstom Ubunye from potential supplier non-performance. * Drive supplier performance management on ED&T specific contractual targets with Procurement and Supplier Development teams to ensure all Alstom Ubunye obligations are met. * Report monthly in the steerco on the status of the business’s ED&T performance, highlighting high-impact risks and dedicated mitigation outcomes. * Manage the quantification of Local Content and B-BBEE risks and opportunities, including engaging with internal departments on risk assumptions and mitigation plans. * Lead ED&T audits with external auditing firms and/or customers as appropriate. * Provide ED&T training to employees and suppliers when required. * Deliver quality reports to internal and external stakeholders on time. * Manage feedback from internal and external stakeholders. * Complete B-BBEE audit preparation and monthly and/or quarterly reports on ED&T programme performance on time. * Submit accurate Economic Development & Transformation performance report data in line with agreed timelines. * Manage Economic Development & Transformation related risk. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Educational Requirements:** * Finance related qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in Socio-Economic Development experience. * Project Management desirable. * **Business Understanding and Desired Knowledge/Experience:** * Experience in interpretation of customer requirements to develop business & supplier commitments to achieve. * Knowledge of the BBBEE Act, with specific awareness on latest drivers of localization. * **Experience:** * Strong finance analysis background, with experience in Sustainable Procurement. * Expertise in broad based black economic empowerment and related legislations. * Experience in stakeholder management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities when interacting with both Supplier and Alstom Top Management. They must be proficient in cross-functional coordination between external and internal stakeholders and possess the ability to drive change, acting as a change agent. The candidate should be autonomous in executing their functions, agile, innovative, and open to new concepts to improve overall Supplier ED performance. A global vision of the business, its risks, and opportunities is essential, along with the ability to train and advise others. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/economic-development-transformation-manager-alstom Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

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