Job Summary:

• Manage and plan bidding and negotiation processes / sessions. Monitor and manage project plans. Organise, manage and advise on procurement products, equipment, services and risk. Partner with business to ensure customer satisfaction. Monitor and guide procurement officers through the RFP and RFQ processes.

Qualification:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce / Engineering / Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 6 Years procurement or category buying experience
• Understanding market trends and providing business insight
• Minimum 4 years with supplier negotiations and contract initiations

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring of processes 
• Engaging with Business Units 
• Overseeing the RFQ and RFP processes 
• Market research 
• Query management and resolution 
• Monitoring of Staff 
• Supplier Engagements 
• Training and development 
• Reporting 
• Bid evaluations 
• Supplier Spend analysis 
• Validation of supplier invoicing 
• SAP open Request and Order resolution 
• KPI reporting 
• Price check exercises 

Skills:

• Networking and interacting skills
• Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
• Influencing and Negotiation skills
• Verbal and written communication, presentation skills
• Conceptualisation and integration skills
• Decision making skills within a consequence management area
• Change management and the ability to develop sub-ordinates
• Analytical Thinking and Research skills
• Ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions
• Planning, coordination & implementation skills
• Above average numerical skills as well as the ability to forecast
• Development of the procurement plan
• Ability to use data analytics for decision making