Procurement Manager

**Procurement Strategy Development and Implementation**
- Develops, implements and maintains the procurement strategy and all related policies and procedures in line with legislation
- Develops controls to ensure the prevention and elimination of irregular expenditure
- Ensures alignment with relevant legislation and best practice
- Acts as the custodian of and implements Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE)
- Collaborates with the Executive team on all procurement elements which influences the company B-BBEE scorecard
- Ensures compliance with all internal policies and procedures
- Conducts audits to ensure compliance to procurement policies and procedures
- Compiles, submits and presents reports, including statutory reporting, timeously
- Advises the organisation on identified and potential risks associated with SCM processes

**Annual Operational Plan**
- Develops and implements the Group-wide annual procurement plan
- Ensures that all procurement is fair, equitable, competitive and cost effective
- Provides ongoing monitoring and review of operational plan objectives
- Advises internal stakeholders and assists in negotiating protocols and other agreements
- Communicates effectively with all stakeholders to ensure operational plan objectives are achieved
- Negotiates and finalises terms and agreements with internal and external stakeholders and acts as an advisor to ensure that contract terms are adhered to

**Budget and Revenue Management**
- Manages and controls the procurement / acquisition of goods and services in line with the approved procurement plan
- Oversees the maintenance and review of the Group’s contracts register and ensures that the register is operated in accordance with stipulated policies and procedures
- Monitors supplier performance with feedback from the end users
- Works closely with, and advises suppliers and internal customers to improve operations and reduce costs
- Initiates and oversees requests for quotation proposals
- Facilitates the evaluation of quotations by end users
- Identifies and analyses market and revenue trends and takes action to reduce costs and optimise revenues
- Investigates and reports on variances in revenues
- Conducts market research to identify suppliers and oversees supplier due diligence and vetting process

**Stakeholder Management**
- Builds effective relationships and communication channels with internal stakeholders across the Group
- Manages and maintains key partnerships in order to create opportunities for service enhancements and the creation of business value
- Negotiates and confirms service level agreements with internal and external clients, suppliers and service providers
- Represents the Group at various procurement forums

**Tender Process Management**
- Manages the end-to-end tender process to ensure adherence to all relevant policies and procedures
- Acts as an advisor to all bid committees
- Drafts charters for all bid committees
- Drafts all tender proposals to be advertised in the markets
- Facilitates the appointment of bid committee members
- Facilitates the meetings and supporting documents for all bid committees
- Ensures the finalisation of tenders / bids and service level agreements

**People Management**
- Manages the unit in line with company policies
- Fosters a suitable and supportive environment conducive to staff development and the achievement of departmental objectives
- Implements staff development and training to achieve the unit and organisational objectives
- Implements performance management and monitors the performance of staff

Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Finance / Supply Chain Management / Business Management
- 7 - 10 years’ work procurement / sourcing experience with at least 5 years in the fleet industry
- 3 years’ management / supervisory experience

**PLEASE NOTE SALARY WILL ONLY BE DISCUSSED WITH SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R123 456,00 per year

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)