THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

Manage corporate procurement processes including bid committees to ensure that procurement turnaround times are achieved.

• Manage the contribution to the design and development of acquisition management policies and procedures for general goods and services
• Compile operational/supply chain acquisition management plan and obtain approval and manage the execution of the acquisition management plan
• Manage the compilation of market analysis and compile procurement strategies for corporate projects.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly procurement progress report.
• Oversee the bidding process, i.e., the compilation of bid documents and advertisements, publishing of bid documents, receipt (closing and opening) of bid documents and processing of bid documents.
• Review requisitions from requesting departments and provide support to the buyers and specialists with the compilation of sound specifications for the procurement of general goods and services
• Provide support and guidance to the Bids Evaluation Committees to ensure evaluation process is conducted timeously and in compliance with the relevant prescripts.

Contribute to Audit and Risk Management.

• Support risk management and audit process by implementing action plans and providing evidence as required through RFI’s.
• Contribute to the updating of procurement policies, procedures and templates.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to EXCO and to the Board
•  Prepare monthly and quarterly inputs to TCTAs reporting to National Treasury and other authorities.

People Management

• Build, lead and manage a skilled and motivated acquisition team to optimise value to the organisation in the achievement of divisional and organisational objectives.

Participate in Organisational Activities

• Serve as a member in established committees and forums.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support procurement specialists in engagement with internal and external stakeholders such as DWS, DTIC, National Treasury, industry associations, etc.
• Conduct regular supplier awareness sessions.
• Provide guidance to corporate divisions on applicable SCM legislation relating to procurement of general goods and services.

Budget Management

• Manage the Sub-Unit budget including inputs into the budget and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours degree or equivalent in Commerce, Logistics, Purchasing or related.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the management of SCM particularly the acquisition process for the procurement of general corporate goods and services.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in people management especially managing a team of specialists
• In depth knowledge and experience is compilation of various goods and services specifications and terms of references.
• CIPS certification or studying towards is advantageous.