Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tThe Ops Manager: Strategic Sourcing (ICT) will support and execute ICT strategic sourcing and contracting activities within an approved governance framework. The role focuses on operationalising sourcing strategies, managing ICT contracts, supporting negotiations, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legislation.
\n\tS\/he will develop and deploy sourcing ICT commodity strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing. To manage portfolio of commodities through cross functional sourcing teams for effective execution of portfolio based commodity strategies, as well as ensuring the overall sustainability of commodity based initiatives.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Commerce\/ Supply Chain and\/or Business Management AND 5-7 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management and\/or Tender Administration, of which 1 year is at supervisory level.<\/p>\n
ALTERNATIVE#\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years\u2019 experience in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management and\/or Tender Administration, of which 1 year is at supervisory level.<\/p>\n
Minimum Functional Requirements<\/p>\n
\tFunctional experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management & Tender Administration.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate must demonstrate hands\u2011on experience with one or more of the following ICT contract types:<\/p>\n
\tInfrastructure & Network Contracts
\n\tSoftware & Licensing Contracts
\n\tSupport & Managed Services Contracts
\n\tICT Project & Professional Services Contracts.
\n\tSecurity & Technology Risk Contracts.<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tAct as chairperson of Bid Specification Committee and the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC).
\n\tExecute ICT sourcing activities in line with approved sourcing strategies and procurement demand plans.
\n\tConduct basic to intermediate cost analysis (TCO and pricing benchmarks).
\n\tActively support and develop accredited small BEE and SMMEs through providing guidance on tender process and available business opportunities.
\n\tCollate and analyse data that measures the control of prices and costs, innovations and deliveries with suppliers and take actions to improve performance.
\n\tContribute to the management of the procurement function taking steps to mitigate challenges and difficulties to resolve conflict within SARS.
\n\tCreate plans with stakeholders to improve supply chain management.
\n\tCreate risk assessments, registers or other risk evaluation tools for projects and agree actions with suppliers and other stakeholders to allocate or share risks to avoid claims, variations or disruptions.
\n\tDevelop hierarchies of categories for both direct and indirect expenditure that can be subjected to category management and strategic procurement.
\n\tDevelopment and management of supplier relationships in conjunction with internal client (contracts).
\n\tDevise and monitor key performance indicators for sustainability with suppliers and take appropriate actions to ensure delivery to agreed standards
\n\tEnsure that the needs of SARS are met; take appropriate actions by co-ordinating the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
\n\tEnsuring that the procurement function, however exercised within SARS, complies with all statutory requirements and the SARS Procurement Policy and Procedures.
\n\tEvaluate and apply appropriate methodology to achieve improved category management, historical and forecasted data on categories of spend to help formulate a category plan and develop category management plan by analysing market factors.
\n\tInvestigate and make recommendations to management on the development of e-catalogue that can be applied to procurement and assess developments in system technology and make recommendations to colleagues and other stakeholders.
\n\tWork with stakeholders and communicate standards to eliminate bribery corruption and fraud in supply chain and take appropriate actions in the event of any alleged breach of standards
\n\tInvestigate the use of P2P systems used in procurement and make recommendations to senior management.
\n\tLiaise with all GMs regarding ending contracts.
\n\tLoading all awarded contracts on SAP.
\n\tManage for all procurement and tender activities with a value of R200,000 (RFP\/RFT\/RFI) or more or as may be determined by SARS from time to time.
\n\tProvide advise to colleagues and other stakeholders on how to promote sustainable and responsible procurement in SARS.
\n\tResearch information on suppliers using appropriate sources of information to select appropriate suppliers and evaluate financial, commercial and technical capabilities of potential suppliers.
\n\tReview contracts and recommend appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any default or breach of contract and evaluate and recommend appropriate actions to be taken to resolve variations, claims or compensation events.
\n\tResponsible for all price adjustments on all contracts.
\n\tResponsible for tender management, by reviewing all tenders and recommending and adjudication in line with delegations of authority.
\n\tResponsible, in consultation with Supplier Performance Specialists, for vendor performance management.
\n\tApply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcoming obstacles in order to attain set goals and objectives for area of accountability.
\n\tDeploy resources appropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achieved within agreed deadlines & standards.
\n\tEnsure procedures, policies and mandates are clearly understood and complied with.
\n\tFrequently report on progress of unit and or team against pre-defined objectives and standards, ensuring accurate representation of facts.
\n\tImplement change & provide guidelines to direct reports defining the impact of change, the change itself & new requirements as a result of the change.
\n\tManage a work function or unit by focusing on the delivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs and standards.
\n\tPlan and organise multiple work outputs by assigning priorities and continuously reviewing objectives and goals.
\n\tProvide input into the development of the tactical strategy as well as develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
\n\tApply discretion and judgement to diagnose symptoms, causes and effects and to make decisions to overcome problems and to provide solutions.
\n\tEnsure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement.
\n\tLink and communicate unit’s objectives back to mandate, schedule and prioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
\n\tAccumulate information to report on work progress and use for decision making purposes and the identification of improvement opportunities.
\n\tImplement resource plans in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
\n\tPrepare reports and recommendations for Bid Evaluation Committees (BEC), Bid Adjudication Committees (BAC), and management structures.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and use governance & compliance procedures & processes effectively to identify and manage risks and expose previously unknown liabilities.
\n\tImplement risk management, governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
\n\tUnderstand and implement governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tBuild strong relationships through providing direction and leadership to own team and expressing positive expectations.
\n\tEncourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals.
\n\tImplement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery and efficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
\n\tMonitor and actively manage team performance to meet specified objectives against required targets, deadlines and quality standards.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tDraw up a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor and report on variances.
\n\tEnsure team’s adherence to specified policies, standards & procedures to prevent & reduce wastage on financial resources & escalate associated risk.
\n\tImplement, manage and report on cost improvement objectives and communicate or escalate any shortfalls.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and implement processes which builds client service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional service.<\/p>\n
Behavioural Competencies<\/p>\n
\tAccountability
\n\tAdaptability
\n\tFairness and Transparency (V)
\n\tHonesty and Integrity (V)
\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 (V)-
\n\tRespect (V)
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis
\n\tBuilding Sustainability<\/p>\n
Technical Competencies<\/p>\n
\tFunctional Policies and Procedures
\n\tTax Knowledge
\n\tEffective Business Communication
\n\tManagerial Budgeting
\n\tEffective Business Communication
\n\tProblem Analysis and Judgement
\n\tPlanning and Organising
\n\tDecisiveness
\n\tBusiness Acumen
\n\tExpenditure Management
\n\tSARS Systems Products
\n\tSupply Chain Management
\n\tProcurement Knowledge<\/p>\n
Deadline:12th April,2026<\/p>\n
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