Procurement Manager-016-001

Ppecb; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Gauteng is seeking a Procurement Manager to create strategies that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role requires expertise in supply chain management, negotiations, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and experience in a decentralized structure. The position involves managing procurement processes, leading a team, and ensuring legal compliance in procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management and procurement in a decentralized organization.
• Ability to develop cost-saving strategies and manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of the PFMA and relevant statutes.

Responsibilities

• Create procurement strategies and meet targets.
• Manage procurement processes and negotiate with suppliers.
• Monitor department performance and report on suppliers.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

People management

Project Management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Postgraduate qualification in Business studies

Tools

E-procurement tools

Job description

Overview

Procurement Manager Department : Accounting Services Location : PPECB Head Office Reporting to : Chief Financial Officer Direct reports : 5 Main purpose of the job The job purpose is to create leading procurement strategies, identify ways to meet procurement targets and to develop processes and procedures to make the organisation more efficient, considerably more cost effective and more valuable in the eyes of stakeholders and customers.

High Level Job Objectives

• To support the business in procurement, guide decisions, manage procurement against business risks and monitor the department's performance to ensure a sustainable business
• To identify and introduce cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities in the business when solutions are searched in the market and acquire the best prices from suppliers through negotiations and price benchmarking.
• To measure the performance of suppliers and report accordingly
• To enable the use technology to simplify, automate, integrate, and measure all procurement processes in the business.
• To ensure the professional values, ethical behaviour, and legal compliance are demonstrated in the procurement practices

Requirements / Qualifications

Essential A degree in Supply Chain Management or a related qualification

Desirable A post graduate qualification in Business studies / Business Management Membership to CIPS or equivalent would be desirable

Experience Time Span Essential Supply chain management and / or procurement experience in a decentralized, multi-structured organisation

Desirable Developing strategies to attain or exceed cost saving and BBBEE targets Working with multiple projects / bids Forecast and demand management for services and products Tender and other procurement / SCM process management based on commercial and technical factors Contract management and negotiation People management and leadership Experienced in operating / using of E- procurement tools Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the PFMA and all other relevant statues Desirable Business acumen Project Management knowledge Expert knowledge of procurement / sourcing function which includes public tendering Knowledge of people management Knowledge of E- procurement tools Working knowledge of BBBEE Technical Skills / Functional Skills Desirable Financial Management skills Analytical skills Advanced negotiation skills Report writing skills - highly technical reports which are served at Board level Virtual communication skills Presentation skills – because of the technical nature of information being presented and the level of the audience Decision making skills Problem solving skills – problems which are highly technical in nature Project Management skills Interpretation of statutes and policies which are technical in nature Literate in E- procurement tools Competency Profile : Behavioural Essential Deciding and Initiating Action Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives Leading and Supervising Adhering to Principles and Values Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing Writing and Reporting Working with People Analysing Creating and Innovating Formulating Strategies and Concepts Planning and Organising Presenting and Communicating Information Coping with Pressures and Setbacks Adapting and Responding to Change Applying Expertise and Technology Learning and Researching Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Following Instructions and Procedures Physical and other Desirable Business Travel Good health – Ability to sit for long hours #J-

Competency Profile

• Behavioural Essential Deciding and Initiating Action Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives Leading and Supervising Adhering to Principles and Values Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing Writing and Reporting Working with People Analysing Creating and Innovating Formulating Strategies and Concepts Planning and Organising Presenting and Communicating Information Coping with Pressures and Setbacks Adapting and Responding to Change Applying Expertise and Technology Learning and Researching Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking Following Instructions and Procedures

Physical and Other Desirable

Desirable Business Travel Good health – Ability to sit for long hours