Purpose

• To provide specialist advice and support to enhance the effective implementation of procurement planning and associated service delivery frameworks, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOPs.

Minimum Experience

• 3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Procurement

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Outputs

Process

• Understand and apply existing best practice frameworks to assist in the implementation of identified subject matter processes and standards.
• Advise on purchasing support services including preparation of enquiries; adjudication of tenders; placing orders and resolving contract disputes.
• Research, advise on and recommend qualified vendors that adhere to identified organisational requirements and standards.
• Advise on and create and obtain buy in for the structure of area specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Provide specialist advice regarding procurement related risks to ensure no material audit findings relevant to the procurement process occurs.
• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
• Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.