Purpose

The manager for procurement of goods and services is mainly responsible for the management of suppliers, providing administrative support in terms of the SCM committees, and ensuring user education on policies and procedures which impact the environment. The manager is also responsible for the assessment of SCM policies and procedures, providing inputs into best practices, and reporting on SCM relating matters.

Minimum requirements

• Degree/Advanced Diploma, NQF 07, in Supply Chain
• Management/Logistics Management/ Accounting/Financial
• Management.
• 6 years related experience, including 2 years management
• experience in relevant field
• Computer literate

Recommended requirements

• Honours Degree would be advantageous
• ITS experience

Duties
Manage Suppliers

• Develop Vendor Selection and Management process in conjunction with Senior Manager
• Manage supplier relationships
• Managing supplier delivery and contracted performance
• Maintain a credible supplier database
• Build capacity to deal with challenges experienced by BBBEE and SMME entities

Administration

• Provide administrative support to the various SCM Committees
• Prepare and maintain RFPs, tenders, and adjudication documentation for the awarding of contracts
• Monitor and maintain contracts and SLAs

User Education and Training

• Assist with the orientation and training of current and new staff on supply chain

Policy and procedure development

• Review current procurement policies and procedures
• Provide input for the development of new procurement policies and procedures

Resource management – Human resources

• Manage procurement staff
• Ensure fair allocation of workloads
• Contribute to the recruitment process for positions in Procurement
• Take responsibility for new staff induction
• Manage staff training, development, coaching, and mentoring
• Manage employment relations (grievance, discipline, and conflict resolution)

Resource Management: budget, finance, and procurement

• Manage section expenses against budget
• Asset management

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Relevant strategic and operational reports
• Research and implementation of best practices
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

Enquiries can be made via email at [email protected]

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.