Supply Chain Officer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate 3-year National Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Finance or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Understanding of SCM processes and legislative framework.
• Report writing skills.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the process of consolidating the demand and procurement plan for the Entity, monitoring the implementation as well as reporting to National Treasury in line with the budget and strategic objective of the Entity.
• Acquire Goods and services within the contracted targets and timelines.
• Conduct market analysis and advise on the best approach to the market.
• Assist user departments with briefing sessions and site inspections where necessary.
• Attend and resolve any procurement of goods and services queries timely.
• Assist in identifying high-usage items for the conclusion of high-value contracts.
• Conclude the drafting of specifications, SOP, MOU and give input into the procurement process report on all Demand Management activities to the relevant structures internally and externally.
• Serve as a secretariat to all the committees (Bid Specification, Bid Evaluation and Bid Adjudication).
• Regularly update the database of RFQ Schedule/ Bid schedules.
• Performing any other duties as delegated by the respective supervisors and managers within the SCM environment.
• Management of human resources.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive culture within the SCM section which includes change management initiatives, innovation, conflict resolution and mitigating risks that could negatively affect the organizational culture.
• Assist in all internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance to confidentiality statements.
• Ensure that all procurement documents are timeously and accurately filed in SharePoint
• Observe all Health and Safety protocols and procedures.