Procurement Specialist - Sandton - TalentCru

Description

Procurement specialists play a pivotal role in facilitating the procurement process. This involves evaluating tenders for the supply of products and services, negotiating, and administering procurement contracts to ensure approved purchases are cost-effective, of high quality, compliant with contractual obligations, and meet the organization's requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum National Diploma in Purchasing/Logistics/Supply Chain Management or equivalent with commercial subjects.
• A Bachelor's degree is highly desirable.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• At least 5-8 years of procurement experience, including at least 2 years of handling integrated procurement processes, tender management, and contract management functions.
• Preferably 3 years of experience practicing Public Procurement Regulation as prescribed by the National Treasury/PFMA/PPPFA and B-BBEE.
• SAP experience in the Materials Management module, particularly SAP Materials Management module experience, would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, and MS Project.

Main Responsibilities

• To administer the integrated procurement process, conduct commercial evaluations (cost evaluations, commercial evaluations, B-BBEE evaluations, and other statutory compliance checks), and ensure follow-through of recommendations to contract management and contract close-out.
• To provide procurement advice to internal clients on procurement strategies to optimally serve business needs.
• To assist in negotiations and finalization of supply and service contracts to achieve cost savings and other commercial targets.
• To effectively support B-BBEE imperatives and initiatives.
• To assist internal user departments/client with the development of clear technical specifications and associated cost models.
• To provide support to the procurement manager with the implementation of procurement strategies.
• To implement procurement policy, systems, and procedures and ensure compliance thereto in the execution of procurement duties.
• To ensure timely execution of procurement processes and manage internal client expectations.
• To monitor supplier performance based on Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• To monitor supplier development plans for supplier growth and improved service delivery.

Personal Attributes

• The incumbent must be prepared and willing to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to think independently/laterally and have a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Displays ethical behavior and maintains personal and professional integrity.

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Report writing skills
• Project Management skills
• Strong Analytical skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Deadline-driven
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Conflict resolution skills
• Negotiating and influencing
• Presentation skills
• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills