Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Supply Chain Management Department is made up of Warehousing & Distribution, Fixed Assets, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Performance & Contracts Admin, Strategic Sourcing and Tactical Sourcing. Although each section has a manager, the Contracts and Tenders Department will be managed by the Senior Manager Contracts and Tenders.Job Description:To develop, manage and execute the Contracts and Tenders compliance frameworks to enable execution of procurement services in line with the governance frameworks as well as to provide tender office management to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.Responsibilities:Identify and implement strategic objectives of the Contracts and Tender DepartmentDevelop and implement performance measures for the respective areasAnalyse, investigate, assess, identify and manage tenders, value for money strategiesManage the day-to-day functioning of the Contracts and Tenders DepartmentLiaise with internal and external stakeholders to review and clarify requirements to ensure the required outcomes are achievedImplement the agreement/contract deliverables in accordance with the agreed upon performance requirementsMonitor agreements/contracts tenure to ensure that agreements/contracts renewal/termination at the appropriate dateProvide support to the relevant role players in the unbundling/renewal/amendment to agreements/contractsEnsure good governance within the division in line with corporate governance guidelines and other related legislationBuild and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity, and world-class delivery in the division/unitDesired Experience & QualificationBachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain or Equivalent5 years experience in SCM environmentAt least 3 years' experience in managing medium to large teamsExperience working with ERP systemsHigh degree of knowledge of SCM Modules on various ERP suitesKnowledge of accounting/finance principles and proceduresExperience in a managerial positionExperience and knowledge of all MS packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:Must be able to identify and mitigate risk in the procurement environmentGood written and oral communication skillsGood presentation skillsKnowledge of MS Office suiteAbility to maintain effective relationships with a wide constituent group of University employees, students, external funders, other universities, and the public, negotiate effectively with stakeholdersKeep abreast of the changes in state legislation and supply chain management regulationsBe result-oriented, have strong organizational skills, self-motivated and proactiveWork comfortably in a highly collaborative settingBe meticulous and have a keen eye for detail, identify and mitigate risksAbility to influence others and gain commitmentMaintain high level of integrity and ethical standardsHave exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm in times of uncertainty, conflict, and stressAbility to exercise judgement in providing support and make quick and effective decisionsMonitor and assess team performance, provide regular constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvementEnquiries:Enquiries regarding job content: Mr Angelo Griffiths at Tel: (011) 559-6670Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mr Lithale Mnqandi (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559-4014
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