Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop and implement operational plans for the division that align with the Financial Services Department (FSD) and the SARB, while also setting clear performance expectations for the team.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the division, including travel services, the procurement service desk, tactical buying as well as vendor and catalogue master data.
• Enhance and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse and integrate management information for reporting to top management and stakeholders.
• Ensure the procurement of goods and services follows the Procurement Policy and relevant guidelines, maintaining good governance.
• Continuously improve the delivery and functioning of the operations unit within the Procurement Division.
• Manage all tactical buying and travel-related risks.
• Analyse spending and demand to develop and implement tactical category strategies.
• Collaborate with the Legal Services Department (LSD) for contract review and administration.
• Work with the strategic sourcing and governance units to optimise procurement and governance processes.
• Manage staff performance and development in the division, providing technical coaching, guidance and motivation to achieve results.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Commerce or Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of eight to 10 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing environment, of which at least two to three years were in a management capacity; and
• a Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification, a Master of Business Administration (MBA); or a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certification will be an added advantage.