Eskom Procurement Book 2015

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Section

Description

Sample language

The vision

An inspiring, forward- looking statement.

• Our vision is sustainable, responsible local procurement that positively contributes to a resilient supply chain and the economic and social development of the communities and countries in which we operate. • To meet our local content obligations in respect of production sharing contracts (and their equivalents) and/ • To increase the proportion of goods and services that is sourced locally without compromising on cost, quality or safety. • When soliciting tenders for goods and services priority will be given to local SMMEs that meet the necessary technical, commercial and safety requirements, as outlined in our prioritisation matrix. or other legislative and regulatory requirements.

Strategic goals and objectives

The general outcomes that will result from the policy.

Internal procurement processes

Details of: • Changes to procurement

processes that make them more inclusive to local suppliers. • Supplier accreditation (to confirm the status of ownership, directors, Business development support offering business diagnostics and training for local entrepreneurs. • Staffing resources to support implementation of policy. • Budgeting assumptions and main sources of financing. management, facilities, etc.)

Capacity building

• We will target local suppliers using the most appropriate communication methodology.

Staffing and budget

• We will have a cross- functional task force or working group to meet policy objectives. • We will devote the appropriate financial resources that can be leveraged to train SMMEs.

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