Manager

The main purpose of this position is to provide managerial leadership and direction to the tactical buying, procurement administration and travel teams within the Procurement Division of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and its subsidiaries. Detailed Description Develop and implement sectional operational plans aligned to the score card of the Financial Services Department (FSD) and the SARB, and clarify performance expectations for own team. - Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement Operations section, including travel services, the procurement service desk and tactical buying, and manage the vendor and catalogue master data. - Manage and enhance relationships between the Procurement Operations section and relevant internal and external stakeholders. - Analyse and integrate management information relating to the Procurement Operations section for reporting to the top management and relevant stakeholders. - Manage the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Policy and relevant guidelines, ensuring good governance. - Ensure the continuous improvement of the delivery and functioning of the Operations Section within the Procurement Division. - Manage all tactical buying - and travel-related risks. - Analyse spend and demand in order to formulate and implement a tactical category strategy. - Collaborate and liaise with the SARB’s Legal Services Department (LSD) for the reviewing and administering of contracts. - Collaborate and liaise with the Strategic Sourcing and Governance sections to optimise the procurement and governance process. - Manage the performance and development of staff in the Procurement Operations section, provide technical coaching and guidance, and motivate the team to deliver results. Job Requirements the minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Commerce or Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification; and - the minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a tactical buying or supply chain management environment. Additional requirements include: - industry, organisational and business awareness, knowledge and skill; - quality assurance knowledge and skill; - continuous improvement knowledge and skill; - continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill; - tactical sourcing; - risk profiling; - financial analysis; - enterprise resource planning (ERP); - supply chain management; - project management; - business process optimisation; - relevant legislation; - computer literacy; - conceptual thinking; - a drive for results; - building and managing relationships; - analysis and problem-solving skills; - effective communication (verbal and written English language); - planning and organising; - judgement and decision-making skills; - a service and stakeholder focus; and - impact and influence. How To Apply All interested parties are invited to apply. - All the available vacancies will be visible. - Login: Is this your first visit to our Job Site? > Register today (Ensure that you include all your skills and qualifications during the registration process.); or Already registered on our Job Site? > Already registered? > Login here. - Select the ‘Date posted’ > ‘Last 3 weeks’ (in the drop-down menu). - Select the appropriate IRC number to view the full advertisement. **The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience. **Ms Sarah Molomo** **Senior Manager: Recruitment and Selection** **Human Resources Department** **South African Reserve Bank Currency -ZAR -Amount of Travel -Work At Home