Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa IDC Full time

JOB PU**RPOSE**

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

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- 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

**Qualification and Experience**
QUALIFICATION

**Roles and Responsibilities** KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**

3 years procurement experience with at least 2 years dealing with procurement administration At least 3 years’ experience in practicing Public Procurement Regulation as prescribed by the National Treasury/ PFMA/ PPPFA and BBBEE

Registration with a Professional Body, CIPS membership would be preferable

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).

**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

**BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY**

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

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCY**

Business Acumen

Report writing Skills

Project Management Skills

Strong Analytical Skills

Job Reference: IDC00015

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