Procurement Specialist

Procurement specialists are responsible for facilitating the evaluation of tenders, products and services, negotiating contracts to ensure approved purchases are cost efficient, of high quality and meet the requirements of the organisation.QualificationRelevant Commercial Degree or Diploma in Purchasing / Logistics Management or equivalent with commercial subjects.Knowledge Skills5 years procurement experience with at least 2 years dealing with procurement administration.At least 3 years' experience in practicing Public Procurement Regulation as prescribed by the National Treasury/ PFMA/ PPPFA and BBBEE.SAP experience in the Materials Management module (particularly SAP Contract Administration) would be an advantage.Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite: Word/Excel/Power Point/MS Project).To facilitate the administration of the integrated procurement process and to conduct commercial evaluations i.e. cost evaluations, B-BBEE evaluations and other statutory compliance checks and to ensure follow-through of recommendations to contract management and contract close-out.To provide procurement advice to internal clients on procurement strategies to optimally serve business needsTo manage the negotiations and finalisation of supply and service contracts to achieve cost savings and other commercial targetsTo effectively support B-BBEE imperatives and initiativesTo assist internal user departments / clients with the development of clear technical specifications and associated cost modelsTo provide support to the procurement manager with the implementation of procurement strategiesTo effectively implement procurement policy-, systems- and procedures and to ensure compliance thereto in the execution of procurement dutiesTo ensure timely execution of procurement processes and to manage internal client expectationsTo monitor supplier performance based on Service Level Agreements (SLAs)To monitor supplier development plans for supplier growth and improved service deliveryThe incumbent must be prepared and willing to work overtime on short notice