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Procurement Specialist [Gauteng]
POSTED BY: Industrial Development Corporation
REF:IDC 2045
Date Published:Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Date of Expiration:Monday, August 11, 2025
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 South Africa | GAUTENG in South Africa |
| INDUSTRY |
| DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
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| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job Number IDC00487
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 17 Feb 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade P-Band
JOB DESCRIPTION
Procurement specialists are responsible for facilitating the procurement process which includes the evaluation of tenders for the supply of products and services, negotiation and administration of procurement contracts to ensure approved purchases are cost-effective, of high quality, compliant with contractual obligations i.e. transformation goals etc. and meet the requirements of the organization.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To facilitate the administration of the integrated procurement process and to conduct commercial evaluations i.e. cost evaluations, commercial evaluations, B-BBEE evaluations and other statutory compliance checks and to ensure follow-through of recommendations to contract management and contract close-out.
2. To provide procurement advice to internal clients on procurement strategies to optimally serve business needs
3. To assist in the negotiations and finalization of supply and service contracts to achieve cost savings and other commercial targets
4. To effectively support B-BBEE imperatives and initiatives
5. To assist internal user departments / clients with the development of clear technical specifications and associated cost models
6. To provide support to the procurement manager with the implementation of procurement strategies
7. To effectively implement procurement policy-, systems- and procedures and to ensure compliance thereto in the execution of procurement duties
8. To ensure timely execution of procurement processes and to manage internal client expectations
9. To monitor supplier performance based on Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
10. To monitor supplier development plans for supplier growth and improved service delivery
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification
1. Minimum National Diploma in Purchasing / Logistics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent with commercial subjects.
2. A Bachelor’s degree would be desirable
Knowledge & Skills
1. Minimum 5-8 years procurement experience with at least 2 years dealing with integrated procurement processes to include tender management and contract management functions.
2. Preferably 3 years’ experience in practicing Public Procurement Regulation as prescribed by the National Treasury/ PFMA/ PPPFA and B-BBEE.
3. SAP experience in the Materials Management module (particularly SAP Materials Management module experience) would be an advantage.
4. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite: Word/Excel/Power Point/MS Project).
Personal attributes:
1. The incumbent must be prepared and willing to work overtime on short notice
2. Ability to think independently/laterally and have a logical approach to problem solving
3. Displays ethical behavior and maintains personal and professional integrity
Technical/functional competencies:
1. Business Acumen
2. Report writing Skills
3. Project Management Skills
4. Strong Analytical Skills
Behavioural competencies:
1. Deadline driven
2. Good Communication Skills
3. Good Interpersonal Skills
4. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
5. Conflict resolution skills
6. Negotiating and influencing
7. Presentation Skills
8. Decision Making Skills
9. Interpersonal Skills
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