Senior Supply Chain Practitioner

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Practitioner for a 9-month contract in Pretoria. The role involves ensuring compliance with Supply Chain Management policies, conducting needs assessments, and overseeing procurement plans. Candidates should have a National Diploma in relevant fields and 5 to 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Strong interpersonal, communication skills, and knowledge of relevant regulations are essential. This role offers a chance to impact and improve supply chain functions in the public sector.

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years in a similar role.
• 2 years working experience in Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SCM policies and regulations.
• Conduct needs assessments by analyzing relevant data.
• Coordinate and compile procurement plans.
• Oversee the drafting of specifications and terms.
• Ensure compliance in bid/quotation processes.

Skills

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills (LOGIS and CSD)

Ability to work in a team

Education

National Diploma in Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management

Job description

About the job Senior Supply Chain Practitioner

Our client in the public sector is looking for a Senior Supply Chain Practitioner to join their team for a 9 months contract.

Job Type: Contract

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Purchasing Management / Supply Chain Management / Public Administration (Management) / Logistics / Business Management (Administration).


• 5 – 10 years in a similar role.


• 2 years working experience in Supply Chain Management.


• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and Departmental SCM Procedures and policy.


• Computer Skills (LOGIS and CSD).


• Interpersonal skills.


• Written and verbal communication and supervisory skills.


• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

Demand

• Ensure compliance and implement SCM policies, delegation of authority, treasury regulations and standard operating procedures.


• Conduct needs assessments by collecting and analyzing relevant data.


• Categorizing commodities and confirming availability of funds.


• Coordinate and collate business/line functions’ and Regional inputs for procurement plans.


• Conduct a market and industry analysis, Identify/implement preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of preferential procurement policy objectives.


• Compile and consolidate Demand Management Plan (DMP) and Procurement plan.


• Oversee; coordinate and advise on the process of drafting specifications/terms of reference and special conditions of contract.

Acquisition

• Ensure that the bid/quotation processes are compliant and fully executed within the requisite legislative and regulatory frameworks and stipulations.


• Provide and account for SCM administrative and technical support to all Bid Committees, systems and related structures.


• Ensure that procurement source documents are verified, standard bidding documents are compiled, captured and authorized in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirements.


• SCM Performance Reporting: Consolidate monthly Head Office and Regional Offices’ inputs to produce SCM performance reports against the Annual Performance Plan.


• Collate data; prepare reports and presentations for management use, Monitor and report on BBBEE/Preferential Procurement spending in terms of the Department’s targets and report on a weekly/monthly basis on performance against the procurement plan.


• Risk Management: participate, support and provide assistance in the conduct of the annual SCM risk assessment and risk reports.


• Regularity Audit Support: Coordinate internal and external audit engagement processes, steer the SCM response process and provide analysis of audit queries.


• Management of responses and audit conclusions.


• Ensure timely reporting to Treasury and perform any other assigned duties in relation to the implementation of the Supply Chain Management system of the Department.