Job Description Reporting to the SCM Manager, the Senior Demand Officer is responsible for demand Management, Market analysis and compilation of the procurement plan in line with SCM Policy and Procedures in support of company's vision, mission and strategic organisational goals.
Conduct need assessment, categorising commodities' and acquire budget confirmation.
Compile the procurement Plan for operational budget based on needs assessment and budget availability for procurement above R1 million or determined by National Treasury.
Compile the consolidated procurement Plan for capital projects based on departmental procurement plan submissions and budget availability for procurement above R1 million or determined by National Treasury.
Review specifications and ensure that the specifications and terms of reference comply with relevant legislation.
Conduct market analysis and commodity price check to assist user departments with cost estimations for their services or goods required.
Compile and maintain commodity price list for use of acquisition benchmark.
Advise on suitable sourcing strategies based on market and price analysis.
Manage and report on the procurement plan progress/performance on a monthly, Quarterly and annual basis.
Advise on bid specification and end users on compilation of specifications in line with SCM prescripts.
Provide support in the bid and quotation process relating to need analysis, price benchmarking and specifications etc.
Ensure compliance with all SCM legislative and prescripts requirements related to demand management.
Directly supervise SCM subordinates on demand related items where required.
Ensures compliance and monitor the system in terms of the PFMA and all relevant pieces of legislation related to SCM AND Demand Management.
Implement, update and report on Risk and Audit action plan related to demand management unit.
Adhere to HR Policy and Procedures (PMS, Training, etc.)
Requirements Essential National Diploma in Supply Chain or Economics or Finance 4 years Desirable Degree in Supply Chain or Economics or Finance 5 years Training and Development Water industry and Enterprise Recourse Planning system (ERP) Market analysis techniques and IT Systems (SAP) Requirements Essential National Diploma in Supply Chain or Economics or Finance 4 years Desirable Degree in Supply Chain or Economics or Finance 5 years Training and Development Water industry and Enterprise Recourse Planning system (ERP) Market analysis techniques and IT Systems (SAP)