Senior Procurement Officer needed: Salary R40 000 to R50 000 per month

East London, Eastern Cape
Temporary
R40 000 – R50 000 a month

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Officer for a Temporary position in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

A university degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Finance, Procurement Management or Logistics
Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in procurement or logistics
Minimum 3 years’ experience at a managerial level including managing a team of subordinates
Knowledge of major international donors’ procurement requirements
Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Problem-solving and negotiating skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively. Team player who is self-motivated. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of at least one other South African language is an added advantage

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Strengthen and maintain an appropriate procurement framework
Update and maintain procurement policy and procedures.
Revise tools, forms, and systems for an efficient and effective procurement system.
Ensure compliance with donor procurement requirements as set in grant agreements
Support staff to comply with procurement requirements and implement capacity building support interventions

Effective and efficient procurement system
Participate in the Quantification Committee for health product procurement.
Lead the development of an organization-wide demand plan.
Implement a procurement plan that responds to the demand plan and any other emergency procurement requests.
Manage the process of enlisting and screening preferred and sole suppliers in compliance with the principles guiding procurement and the donor requirements.
Perform due diligence on potential supplier’s / service providers.
Maintain an accurate database of service providers/suppliers and the goods and services they offer.
Perform ongoing supplier evaluations and take appropriate action, including termination of the relationship, where possible.
Manage tenders
Lead the process of developing tender bid documents.
Manage the tender process including maintaining appropriate evidence of compliance with procurement requirements.
Ensure the functionality of a tender committee and ensure that its membership is diverse with an appropriate skills base.
Chair the meetings of the tender committee and ensure all proceedings are minuted.
Contracts management
Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers ensuring fairness in the process.
Draft contracts for suppliers and service providers.
Review procurement contracts and any other related agreements to ensure that interests are protected.
Maintain an accurate and up to date database of current contracts including annual review of contracts
Lead the weekly supply chain management meetings
General administration
Maintain an accurate, updated filing system for procurement related materials
Promote value for money in all procurement activities.
Ensure fairness and transparency and promote equity and diversity in the appointment of suppliers and service providers.
Manage and monitor compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Manage supplier development activities in line with the requirements of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) framework.
Prepare and manage the budget for the annual budget procurement Unit
Prepare periodic departmental reports to meet management information requirements