Senior Procurement and Bids Officer4-Year Contract PostThis position includes the following functions; internal and external stakeholder management; client needs assessment; compilation of specifications/terms of reference; requesting and verifying quotations from suppliers; assisting with or conducting bidding processes; preference goals calculations; maintaining supplier database; checking and monitoring compliance to legislation; organizational and national policies; regulations; framework and guidelines applicable to SCM; managing and administering bid process activities; assisting in developing strategic and operational plans on sourcing of goods and services; acting as a BBBEE verification processor; and any duties as directed by the manager or delegated officials.Key Responsibility Areas will include the following:· Advise SAMRC stakeholders on Legislations and SAMRC Policies and procedures.· Address End-Users on or about SCM processes.· Use of electronic supplier database to acquire goods and services.· Sourcing goods or services supplies to an agreed specification.· Address end-user's procurement queries.· Supplier engagements- follow-up on quotes or address CSD queries.· Advertising of the bids on Government Tender bulletin, e-Tenders and SAMRC website.· Assist in the preliminary vetting and documenting.· Assist in facilitating questions and answers from bidders during the bid process.· Organizing Bid Evaluation Meetings and draft EMC reports.Core Requirements:An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification2-3 years' relevant experience in a Supply Chain environmentProject management experience requiredA valid driver's licenseAdded AdvantageBachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain ManagementSolid 2 years' experience in Tender or supply chain administration in a research-focused environmentTerms & 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.A salary in the region of R 293 027 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing date: 12 September 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R769A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.
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