SUMMARY:
To ensure that the organisation provides its clients with strategic and operational procurement services that satisfies their business needs in accordance with policies and organisational objectives (5 YEAR CONTRACT)
POSITION INFO:
DEVELOP AND MANAGE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
Develop and drive the implementation of the Procurement Strategy.
Provide specialist advice, and guidance on procurement
Procedures and policies.
Monitor the implementation of the Procurement Strategy to ensure optimal adherence and compliance.
Provide strategic direction to Senior Management Team in the implementation of divisional strategy and goals.
Develop and review Procurement Operating Model in line with broader organisational business objectives.
Provide feedback and monitor successful cascading of strategy, Exco and Board directives within the business units
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Monitor the management of suppliers for efficiency to sustain value for the duration of their contracts
Negotiates contracts, pricing discounts, and agreements with vendors with an emphasis on maximizing value for organisational funds.
Analyses complex requests for proposals and prepares recommendations that are legal, ethical and demonstrates value for the organisation.
Manages complex bid processes including vendors to be solicited, requests for proposals, evaluation of returned proposals, selection of vendors, and award of contracts.
Develop processes and systems for effective and efficient management of procurement services across the organisation.
Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities
Manage broader transformation of the procurement value chain.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Oversee divisional operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with the organisational budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
Provides guidance on financial efficiencies such as cost/price, cost/volume profit concepts
Ensure all goods and services purchased comply with the company''s policies and frameworks.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
Develop and review internal control measures to ensure good governance.
Oversee the management of procurement risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act
Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework Convene and chair Risk Management Committee meetings to ensure compliance in line with the framework.
Monitor execution of internal risk audits per checklist to identify and address gaps.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Monitor the effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational strategy
Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
Evaluate Resource- and Workforce plans to ensure that departments are well equipped to meet customer and business needs
Ensure that there is a culture of learning and development in the Division to have skilled workforce.
Communicate with all members of staff and Instil culture of communication within the division.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Build and maintain relationship with relevant External stakeholders and service providers
Build and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders across the organisation
Intervene and resolve disputes with regard to quality, quantity, delivery date on high level as and when required
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant Business qualification / Post Graduate qualification recommended
8 years procurement experience of which 4 years should be on General Manager Level.
Financial management and reporting
Business planning and acumen
PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
Strategic management
Management information systems
Project management
Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
BBEE and PPPFA
Principles and practice of effective procurement and financial awareness
Tender process administration and guidelines
Developing tender/contracts and request for proposal documents
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