National Buyer (6 Months Fixed-Term Contract)

National Buyer (6 Months Fixed-Term Contract)

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 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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