Procurement and Bids Office 4 Year Contract This position includes the following functions: internal and external stakeholder management; client needs assessment; compilation of specifications/terms of reference; requesting and verifying quotations from suppliers; assisting with or conducting bidding processes; preference goals calculations; maintaining supplier database; checking and monitoring compliance to legislation, organizational and national policies, regulations, frameworks, and guidelines applicable to SCM; managing and administering bid process activities; assisting in developing strategic and operational plans on sourcing of goods and services; acting as a BBBEE verification processor; and any duties as directed by the manager or delegated officials.
Key Responsibility Areas will include the following: Access and administer electronic Central Supplier Database, CIDB to acquire goods and services and ensure compliance.Carry out Strategic Sourcing responsibilities on High Spend Commodities.Support the review and implementation of a Standard Specification document.Perform evaluation of RFQs and compilation of evaluation packs for filing and archiving.Overall SLA as agreed upon with the business and delivery within turnaround times as per SLA.Assist with providing requested audit information and ensure it is submitted within stipulated deadlines to AGSA.Compile Bid Documents, from drafting a Bid Specification to the final document in line with approved Procurement Plans.Draft Bid Specifications Committee (BSC) and Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) appointment letters for CFO's approval.Engage internal and external stakeholders on matters of importance and encourage full participation where required.Arrange SCM & Project Meetings to drive improvements and feedback.Arrange supplier Workshops/Roadshows.Support with applicable benchmarking with other sister organizations regarding how they carry out SCM related duties.Core Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification.1-2 years' relevant experience in a Supply Chain environment.Project management experience required.A valid driver's license-Code B or higher.Added Advantage: Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management.Experience in Tender or supply chain administration in a research-focused environment.Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender, and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).
A salary in the region of R 275 588 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 12 September 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R770A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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