Supply Chain Manager

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Manage SCM procurement processes:
• Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures in line with NT, SCM policy, PPPFA and PFMA requirements.
• Develop and implement the Procurement Plan in support of achieving the APP and Capex and Opex Budgets.
• Comply with the National Treasury requirements in all aspects of the SCM processes the unit is responsible for.
• Develop and implement SCM Strategy for meeting turnaround requirements as expected by all stakeholders in line with the related SOP’s., providing quality goods and services at competitive prices. Strategy to address PPPFA and BBBEE legislative requirements. The SCM strategy eliminate the Risks of noncompliance Vs the risks of slow response to requests.
• Develop procedures to prevent or report on any irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Develop and monitor SCM risk register, provide quarterly reports on progress in the implementation of risk mitigation strategies with estimated risk mitigation accomplishment dates.

Demand management:

• Develop and compile procurement planning in line with NT requirements.
• Communicate and upskill line management on the execution of the Procurement Plan.
• Prepare templates required for the implementation of the Procurement Plan.

Acquisition process management:

• Implement and execute the acquisition process in line with the approved Procurement Plan and Budget.

Disposal management:

• Identification and classification of redundant and damaged assets in terms of policy and SOP’s.
• Ensure the proper functioning of the disposal committee by engaging the appropriate asset managers in the process to determine the correct disposal methods and procedures.
• Adherence to the GRAP standards and PFMA requirements on all asset management aspects

Contract and supplier performance management:

• Manage all contracts and supplier performance by applying the supplier performance management tool.
• Assess and evaluate exceptions and disputes between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Stakeholder management:

• Contribute to the development of the Stakeholder strategy, plan, policies and procedures programme, outputs, and deliverables.
• Provide Stakeholder advice, expertise, support and assistance to departments and units.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED:

• NQF Level 7 Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in the Procurement /SCM fields. Preferably in the Public Sector environment
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the PPPFA, PFMA and NT regulations
• Sound financial and management accounting skills coupled with a people development and management skills.
• Able to partner with Executive Management to support the achievement of strategic objectives through effective and strategic procurement processes.
• Effective working relationship with other departmental managers.
• Excellent analytical, organisation, management and leadership skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.
• Advanced computer skills include power point presentation and high level of written and verbal communication.