Head of Procurement

 

Recruiter:

Dalitso

Job Ref:

1303074204

Date posted:

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Responsible to lead practices that will ensure the implementation of effective supply chain management processes in an ethical manner in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management related qualification.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management related qualification.
  • Member of the CIPS.
  • Postgraduate qualification in Business Management or Administration will be an added advantage.
  • Relevant 10-12 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management/Procurement Management of which 5 (five) years must have been on senior management level in the Public Sector.
  • Experience in procurement/ supply chain management within SoEs.
  • Competencies:
    • Negotiation Skills.
    • Communication Skills (written and verbal).
    • Business Acumen.
    • People Management Skills.
    • Understanding of Supply Chain Management Processes in line with the public sector.
    • PFMA.
    • Treasury Regulations.
    • PPPFMA Act and its regulations.
    • Compliance and adherence to legislation.
    • Planning, budgeting and forecast.
    • Business acumen.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Provide advice and guidance to the Policy department on legislative compliance, emerging issues, risks and the implementation of changes required on policy matters.
  • Ensure consistency in the application or execution of SCM policies, procedures, and practices throughout the organisation.
  • Ensure compliance to procurement policies, procedures and that agreements are in place.
  • Support the procurement objectives and targets through delivery of the strategy and application of policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the development and execution of procurement strategy, demand plans, contract management processes.
  • Oversee the management of assets and logistics processes for the organisation.
  • Effective BBBEE strategy aligned to DoT charter for the promotion of HDI.
  • Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of relevant Procurement training programmes for the entire organisation. Lead and direct the implementation of effectively digitised supplier development initiatives and ensure accurate and reliable record keeping for purposes of claiming points for the scorecard on the related elements.
  • Promote the achievement of B-BBEE targets through set targets for Supplier Development initiatives.
  • Lead the implementation of the Procurement business strategy and plan that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
  • Lead the implementation and annual review of the overall Strategic Plan for the Procurement department.
  • Oversee and implement specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the departmental strategic plans as set out by the Executive.
  • Provide strategic input into the plan of the current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of the strategy and operational plans to the Executive forum.
  • Provide direction on the development and implementation of procurement policy, procedures and processes.
  • Work with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of policy and practices.
  • Lead and direct the categorization of applications received from Service Providers/ Vendors, referring to regulatory mechanisms and procedural guidelines to differentiate and/ or allocate applications.
  • Oversee the understanding of the business needs for the Fund including buying and bargaining power (if any) of the division.
  • Develop and implement the operational Procurement budget.
  • Ensure that the periodic financial and strategic goals of the organization as well as the performance expectations of the various teams within are achieved.
  • Responsible to report and review Procurement financial and non-financial goals.
  • Ensuring the motivation, cohesiveness, and alignment of the organisation’s team members.
  • Lead and manage staff in the department to ensure that they achieve their objectives in line with the strategic objectives of the organization.
  • Oversee the implementation of human capital processes and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and/or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.
  • Lead and direct the development of reports/ policies/ procedures and guide the process through the alignment of these documents to the overall’s strategy.
  • Ensure regular and periodic reports are prepared and submitted as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.
  • Provide strategic direction in all acquisition done according to the strategy and plan.
  • Ensure that the department correctly apply principles of PFMA and Treasury regulations with acquisitions.
  • Identify the ideal source of procurement and the best suited service providers to deliver on the requirement.
  • Lead and direct the monitoring and review the allocation of fixed assets to asset holders.
  • Lead, direct and review the monitoring of assets in accordance with the relevant policy and procedures.
  • Provide strategic guidance to departments on asset management matters to promote correct implementation of sound asset management practices.
  • Facilitate communication with all relevant stakeholders in relation to procurement.
  • Maintain proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholder’s i.e., external providers.
  • Ensure that the mandate of the organization is cascaded down to employees within the department.
  • Provide strategic input into annual planning and budget development to support strategic operational goals.

 

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