Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with approved budgets while supporting operational and strategic plans by identifying procurement risks and opportunities for mitigation.Implement and enforce policies, procedures, business plans, and SOPs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative frameworks (PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, National Treasury Regulations, etc.
).Provide accurate and factual reports on budget allocation, actual vs planned spend, and other relevant procurement data to support management decision-making.Oversee BBBEE compliance for all suppliers, ensuring participation from historically marginalised suppliers through incentive programs.Develop preferential procurement strategies in line with the organisation's strategic plan.Manage the requisition and purchase order process, ensuring financial accountability and conformance to policy.Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate for competitive pricing, and ensure market competitiveness.Monitor the expediting process to ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining good accounting and inventory practices.Draft and control the Acquisition Management budget, ensuring adequate departmental resources.Ensure new suppliers meet statutory requirements and collaborate with Quality Assurance for the validation of new inventory items.Manage the end-to-end RFQ process, ensuring statutory compliance and quality assurance.Oversee CAPEX spend and ensure optimal resource use in alignment with organisational priorities.Manage and develop the Acquisition Management team, ensuring skills development and performance achievement.Ensure security through regular system access reviews and comply with monthly business processes.
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field (NQF Level 7).Must have worked and have State Owned Enterprises (SOE) experience – essential.Postgraduate Diploma or Honours in Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 8) – desirable.At least 8 years of procurement experience, with 5 years in a supervisory/management role.Public sector procurement experience is essential.Proficiency in Oracle ERP and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE).Strong skills in policy and procedure writing, negotiation, and stakeholder communication.Excellent interpersonal, people management, and time management skills.Computer literacy (MS Office) and strong attention to detail.