Project Sourcing Specialist

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Project Sourcing Specialist to manage the procurement process for technical services. This role requires strong analytical skills, a background in project management, and experience with supplier selection. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in related fields and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement & Project Management.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute the procurement process for technical services.
• Manage the supplier selection process, including tendering and evaluation.
• Draft project award recommendations based on evaluation results.

Skills

Procurement

Project Management

Category Management

Report writing skills

Excel

SAP

General knowledge in Finance

General knowledge in Law

General knowledge in auditing

Education

Matric (Senior Certificate)

Undergraduate diploma/degree in Procurement/Commerce

Institute of Purchasing and Supply SA/CIPS certification

Tools

MS Windows Internet

Programme Management tools

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

The Project Sourcing Specialist - Technical Services is responsible for executing the procurement process for technical services required by internal business units, ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant supplier selection process. The specialist will manage the tendering process, perform commercial evaluations, and provide recommendations for contract awards, ultimately supporting the organization's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

This description highlights the key aspects of the role, including:

• Executing the procurement process for technical services
• Ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant supplier selection process
• Managing the tendering process
• Performing commercial evaluations
• Providing recommendations for contract awards

MAIN OUTPUTS

Supplier Selection Process:

• Receive requests from internal business units for technical services.
• Manage the supplier selection process, including tendering and evaluation.

Strategic Sourcing

• Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives for technical services required for OPEX and CAPEX projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers with a view to enhancing customer experience.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met.
• Manage communication with suppliers throughout the tendering process.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Commercial Evaluations

• Perform commercial evaluations of tender submissions
• Analyze pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure best value for the organization.

Tendering and Site Meetings

• Send out tenders to potential suppliers.
• Arrange and facilitate site meetings with suppliers as required.

Project Award Recommendation

• Draft project award recommendations based on evaluation results.
• Present recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Innovation

• Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide efficiencies for the organisation.

Management support

• Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Undergraduate diploma / degree in Procurement / Commerce
• Institute of Purchasing and Supply SA / CIPS is preferred
• 5 years’ plus experience in Procurement & Project Management
• Procurement
• Category Management
• Program Management
• General knowledge in Finance
• General knowledge in Law
• General knowledge in auditing
• Report writing skills
• Excel
• SAP
• MS Windows Internet
• Programme Management tools
• A general understanding of Health and Safety

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Planner / Organiser
• Self-starter that’s Deadline Driven
• Listening skills
• Decisive
• Professional
• Lead “from the front” and “by example”
• Structured with attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Think conceptually and create multiple scenarios and hypotheses
• Collaborative team player, work co-operatively, and share responsibility with others
• Interact and present to executive level clients
• Exceptional Negotiation Skills
• Able to handle pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential