Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo develop and deploy category management strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing for designated categories, formulate implementation plans for a portfolio of strategic commodities and manage relevant commodity teams. To execute strategic sourcing initiatives relating to SARS supply chain management area of operation, leading to the creation of a competitive, fair, equitable, transparent and cost-effective procurement system.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Bachelor’s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 8-10 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Finance, or a similar environment, of which 3-4 years at junior management level.<\/p>\n
Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Finance, or a similar environment, of which 3-4 years at junior management level.<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
\tProcess
\n\tActively support and develop accredited small BEE and SMEs through providing guidance.
\n\tAssist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.
\n\tEnsure that the needs of SARS are met and take appropriate actions by co-ordinating the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
\n\tEnsure that the procurement function complies with all statutory and Treasury requirements and SARS policies and procedures.
\n\tResponsible for contributing to the development of sourcing and procurement strategies for specific commodity areas.
\n\tResponsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments\/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
\n\tResponsible for tender management, by reviewing all tenders and recommending and adjudication in line with delegations of authority.
\n\tResponsible for vendor performance management.
\n\tThe application of risk management techniques to high value, high-risk procurement activities.
\n\tUnpacking technical and user specifications with users.\u00a0
\n\tAct as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
\n\tDirect, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
\n\tEnsure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
\n\tImplement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
\n\tPlan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; implementing best practice solutions.
\n\tProvide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
\n\tTimeously communicate top down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
\n\tUse the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tImplement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
\n\tManage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tCreate a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
\n\tDevelop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.
\n\tPlan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
\n\tTranslate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems, and achieve objectives.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tDraw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
\n\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
\n\tClient
\n\tStructure long-term vendor and end-user relationships.
\n\tBuild strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tDevelop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
\n\tManage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tAccountability
\n\tHonesty and Integrity\u00a0
\n\tConceptual Thinking
\n\tChampioning the Mandate
\n\tInfluencing Others
\n\tMobilising Teams
\n\tDriving for Excellence
\n\tLeveraging Diversity
\n\tAccurate Understanding
\n\tDeveloping Others
\n\tTrust
\n\tRespect
\n\tProblem solving and analyses
\n\tBuilding Sustainability\u00a0
\n\tTechnical competencies
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures \u00a0
\n\tTax Knowledge
\n\tFinancial Acumen
\n\tRisk Management
\n\tManagerial Budgeting
\n\tEffective Business
\n\tProblem Analysis and Judgement
\n\tPlanning, Management and Measurement
\n\tDecisiveness
\n\tBusiness Acumen
\n\tNegotiation Skills
\n\tExpenditure Management
\n\tSupply Chain Management
\n\tProcurement and Asset Management<\/p>\n
Compliance Competency<\/p>\n
\tCompliance to Procurement Principles and Legislation.
\n\tGOC \u00a0 \u00a0Confidential
\n\tFinance for Procurement Professionals
\n\tProcurement Process Management (PPM) ADVANCE
\n\tProcurement Contract Selection and Legal ADVANCE
\n\tRisk Management (Risk) ADVANCE
\n\tNegotiation Skills (Neg) ADVANCE
\n\tSupply Base Analysis (SBA) ADVANCE
\n\tCustomer\/Client Management ADVANCE
\n\tContract Management (CM) ADVANCE<\/p>\n
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