NATIONAL BUYER (6 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

NATIONAL BUYER (6 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

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Job type

- Temporary

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng

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JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the national procurement of goods, services and travel management, while ensuring compliance with National Treasury Regulations. Responsible for negotiating terms and favourable conditions; driving improved supplier service levels; minimizing risk while improving business results; and standardizing and automating business and procurement best practice processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

· Conduct market and industry analysis to ensure best value

· Gather need, specification and spend information







· Compile RFQ / RFI/ RFP documents and effectively manage the end-to-end process

· Facilitate and lead the Briefing Sessions and bid evaluations committee

· Leading Cross Functional Teams for different projects and business units

· Undertake and commercial evaluation and adjudication of supplier bids and coordinates technical evaluation

· Ensure strategic sourcing procedures and contracts comply with PFMA directives and other specific procedures

· Utilise total cost models to secure good deals and manage the cost on an ongoing basis with the help of a Procurement Manager

· Build sound relationships with suppliers

· Respond and resolve to supplier enquiries and queries

· Ensure that supplier performance meets the company’s expectations

· Manage and report on supplier’s performance against contract deliverables, SLA etc

· Follow up with suppliers to ensure adherence to payment period (e.g. 30-day)

· Build sound relationships with end-users

· Provide guidance on the interpretation of SCM procedures, application and communication







· Support internal stakeholders with their requirements and ensure delivery of the required service / goods

· Report on portfolio TCO and supplier performance as well as contract performance and efficiencies

· Report on portfolio contract performance including: -Contract spend and consumption - Contract price escalation performance vs relevant price indices - BEE spend

· Report on portfolio contract administration efficiency in line with annually agreed end-user service level agreements (SLAs), including: New contract establishment lead times; Price evaluations; Amendments; Resolution of queries

· Ensure confidentiality of supplier information

· Support the disposal of redundant / obsolete furniture or /and equipment process

· Ensure data capturing is accurate and on time

· Maintain proper filing system







· Ensure confidentiality of supplier information

· Ensure that procurement reports and registers are accurate and are submitted on time

· Generate outstanding purchase order reports

· Generate outstanding requisitions report

· Approval of orders within delegated authority

· Perform any other reasonable Supply Chain Management duties as assigned by the superior

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

· National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management or related

· Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) membership added advantage

Knowledge and Experience

· 5 to 7 working experiences in Supply Chain Management, 2 years should be at the supervisory or specialist level

· Good understanding of the SCM Policy







· In-depth knowledge of supply chain end-to-end processes and best practice

· SCM system knowledge

· Good understanding of Public Procurement Legislation e.g. PPPFA, National Treasury Regulations, B-BBBEE

Competencies

High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement:

· The ability to communicate oral and written

· Policy application and understanding

· Project management

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

- Diploma (Preferred)







Experience:

- Supply Chain Management: 5 years (Required)

Location:

- Pretoria, Gauteng (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/10/14

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