Minimum Requirements:Matric/ Grade 12Relevant postgraduate qualification and a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or legal field8 + years working experience of which at least five (5) years must be at Management or senior consultant level within a Supply Chain Management environment Main Responsibilities:Effectively manage the Supply Chain Management function of the Corporation including the development and implementation of strategies for infrastructure, goods and services procurement within approved budgets whilst ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and proceduresDevelop and implement supply chain strategies for improving the efficacy of acquisitionDevelop and oversee the implementation of a demand and supply management strategy for the overall needs of the CorporationContribute to the alignment of organisation service provision strategies, development goals, and goods and services sourcing practices with provincial and national policiesLead the ongoing review of organisational supply chain activities and practices and drive implementation of corrective actions where requiredCollaborate with senior managers from various units to identity business units procurement needs and develop an annual procurement plans; monitor and report on the implementation of annual procurement plansOversee procurement process logistics and bid administration processes through the bid lifecycle for procurement of goods and services, infrastructure and technical services procurementOversee tender evaluation process and ensure adherence to legislative framework, regulations and policy provisionsProvide technical and administrative support to both internal and external stakeholders relating to procurement and contract management process in alignment with the applicable legislative frameworkMonitor, recommend and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations and/or acts contrary to procurement policy and practice, budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental proceduresThe incumbent is expected to run the SCM function adopting a strategic partnership model with the ultimate objective of improving overall organizational performance