Senior Specialist: Scm Contract, Logistics and Performance

**Eastern Cape**, Eastern Cape**

**The University of Fort Hare**is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any other relevant qualifications Finance qualification (NQF7).
- 7 years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Logistics management or strategic sourcing roles, preferably in higher education or public sector organizations at least 3 years at a supervisory role
- Technical and Systems Proficiency on MS and any relevant ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP, Microsoft Suit - MS)

**DUTIES**:

- Set goals, objectives & priorities aligned with strategy for portfolio
- Manage human resources & other resources as per structure
- Engage with internal stakeholders to facilitate objectives achievement
- Submit progress reports on plan achievement & emerging issues
- Implement & manages financial management protocols & prescripts
- Manage resources economically & prevents unauthorized, wasteful expenditure
- Monitor management, maintenance & safekeeping of financial & other assets
- Provide standard monthly financial reports
- Communicate financial SCM strategy, plans & strategic objectives with team
- Plan HR allocation, acquisition, retention & motivation based on Resource Plan
- Discuss individual employment contracts with HR Leadership & staff
- Manage staff performance using the Performance Management System
- Manage own portfolio's disciplinary process in conjunction with HR
- Disseminate policy & procedures to internal stakeholders
- Implement approved procurement policies and procedures
- Monitor supplier compliance and implementation of Specific goal requirements
- Monitor maintenance of SCM supplier / contracts database
- Monitor liaison with stakeholder/suppliers with regards to procedures & standards adherence
- Report on projects/initiatives with commensurate savingsEvaluate outsourced contracts/SLA's/Suppliers
- Ratify negotiated new contracts with suppliers against standards
- Make recommendations on actions/changes regarding supplier agreements
- Liaise with strategic suppliers on special matters/issues
- Monitor correctness of bid documents / tenders / contracts / SLA's
- Report on contractual issues, metrics and other related information
- Recommend changes in contract terms & conditions to leadership
- Provide inputs regarding the planning of Contracts Management processes
- Manage the SCM Contracts & Performance end-to-end processes
- Manage the procurement compliance & reporting processes & standards
- Oversee the stakeholder travel plan & coordination process
- Monitor compliance to performance agreements by suppliers
- Monitor maintenance of a comprehensive & up to date Contract Register
- Monitor the correct execution of contract management processes
- Monitor & controls accurate record keeping of contracts & performance processes
- Report to management on the status of related procurement processes & outcomes

**SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent negotiation
- Analytical
- problem-solving skills
- High-level proficiency in communication and report writing
- Ethical, impartial, and committed to transparency and accountability
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities,
- Technical and Systems Proficiency (ERP, MS)
- Experience in the public sector or higher education environment preferred
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Minute taking

**Closing Date: 31 August 2025**

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
1. Applications must be accompanied by:
a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
d) Copies of the applicant’s qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA

**The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.**
**University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.**

For more information please contact:
**Siyamthanda Sigodi