{"id":22242,"date":"2025-10-23T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/strategic-sourcing-officer\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T00:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:24:29","slug":"strategic-sourcing-officer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=22242","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Sourcing Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose Statement<\/p>\n<p>\tTo execute the sourcing and tender process activities for the acquisition of goods and services for the SABS as prescribed by Treasury and relevant legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Diploma + Advance Diploma \/ Diploma Supply Chain Management \/ Purchasing, or B Degree in Supply Chain Management \/ Purchasing<br \/>\n\tNQF level 7<br \/>\n\tRegistration as member of CIPS (preferred)<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\t3 years relevant work experience in supply chain sourcing<br \/>\n\tMust have procurement experience at a corporate level<\/p>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\nFunctional Management<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist in developing sourcing plans for the procurement of goods and services for pipeline projects, under the guidance of the Manager: Strategic Sourcing.<br \/>\n\tSupport the preparation and review of documents or presentations for tender committees and approval processes.<br \/>\n\tProvide basic supply chain and commercial input to business unit managers regarding sourcing activities aligned to the demand plan.<br \/>\n\tHelp ensure supply chain and contractual risk assessments are carried out and assist with incorporating risk mitigation measures in terms and conditions.<br \/>\n\tContribute to sourcing activities that promote inclusivity and support the SABS BBBEE objectives<br \/>\n\tFollow all applicable legislation, instruction notes, practice notes, guidelines, policies, and procedures during the supply 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