Procururement Specialist

**Job Advert Summary**:
Our client is looking for Procurement specialists, are responsible for facilitating the evaluation of tenders, products and services, negotiating contracts to ensure approved purchases are cost efficient, of high quality and meet the requirements of the organisation

**Minimum Requirements**:
Formal Qualification/Degree

SAP experience in the Materials Management module (particularly SAP Contract Administration) would be an advantage. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite: Word/Excel/Power Point/MS Project). Registration with a Professional Body
CIPS membership would be preferable Personal Attributes
Ability to think independently/laterally and have a logical approach to problem solving;
Good communication skills and a ‘hands-on’ approach is required
Displays ethical behaviour and maintains personal and professional integrity

Competency Name
1
Deadline driven
2
Good Communication Skills
3
Good Interpersonal Skills
4
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
5
Conflict resolution skills
6
Negotiating and influencing
7
Presentation Skills
8
Decision Making Skills
9
Interpersonal Skills

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Objectives
- To facilitate the administration of the integrated procurement process and to conduct commercial evaluations i.e. cost evaluations, B-BBEE evaluations and other statutory compliance checks and to 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 the negotiations and finalisation 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 / clients 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 effectively implement procurement policy-, systems
- and procedures and to ensure compliance thereto in the execution of procurement duties
- To ensure timely execution of procurement processes and to 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
- The incumbent must be prepared and willing to work overtime on short notice