SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (CAPE TOWN OFFICE) The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to advance the nation's health and quality of life and address inequity by conducting and funding relevant and responsive health research, capacity development, innovation, and research translation.
The organisation prides itself on six values: pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity, and citizenship.
SCM Specialist 4 Years Contract The purpose of this role is to aid the Head of Division, SCM Supervisor, team leads and other Officials in procurements under the KFW project and other related SCM responsibilities.
The objective of the role is to have appropriate "front-loading" (ie.
Procurement plans; bid specifications; appropriate strategic sourcing tools such as supplier performance & contract management for executing the procurement needs of the in all procurement needs of the SAMRC in relation to KFW.
Key Responsibility Areas will include the following: •SCM Policy/SOP monitoring framework and other SCM governance legislative requirements •Provide Assistants and Input to the Division Head on operational and strategic matters •Demand Management •Project Management and Process Improvement •Bids Management •Risk Management •Acquisition Management – Compliance and Adjudication •Staff Supervision and Coaching •Contract Management and Performance Management •Stakeholder Management •Strategic Sourcing Management Core Requirements: •An appropriate bachelor's degree or National Diploma in supply chain management/ Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification in line with SCM.
•7 - 10 years' relevant experience in Supply Chain; with five years of Bid management experience; solid understanding of demand management and some experience (two to three years) executing demand management strategies •A valid Driver's license Added Advantage •Solid 5 - 8 years' experience in Tender Procedures in a research-focused environment.
•Postgraduate/ Honours Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent 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).
The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear, applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Department at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
The MRC offers a total cost-to-company remuneration package will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 31 October 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R775B) 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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