QUALIFICATION
Grade 12. B Degree / B Tech in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
EXPERIENCEMinimum 7 years’ experience in sourcing and contracting. Proven experience with pricing models. Good knowledge of procurement best practices. Total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling experience will be advantageous.
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREASAnalyse, interpret and structure Client user requirements, in order to provide effective solutions for the utilisation of operational systems in the client environment. Accept responsibility for the sourcing process (bids and quotations). Source technical / specialist inputs regarding the respective category as required. Compile bid documentation in order to elicit a response from potential bidders. Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling for supplier selection purposes (when possible). Evaluate, prepare and submit an acquisition approval submission as part of the source selection process to the relevant adjudication committees. Negotiate terms and conditions/prices and purpose written agreements with the intent of providing continued support to the client. Perform financial due diligence on high value strategic contracts. Establish, lead and facilitate cross functional sourcing teams to focus on specific commodity specifications, critical requirements and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction (when possible). Obtain cross functional support team feedback on commodity analysis updates, and work collaboratively across the commodity teams to improve and enhance analytical tools, capability and outputs. Ensure availability and continuous supply of key commodities to the clients. Manage all the contracts/orders placed on your portfolio of commodities. Compile reports on contract/order set targets and provide information to SCM Compliance and Performance Management. Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives thus controlling expenditure. Ensure good governance in all aspects of commodity and contract management and adherence to B-BBEE requirements. Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and Supply Chain policies, practices and procedures. Manage supplier relations and performance to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. Liaise with SCM Compliance and Performance Division on the performance of contracted suppliers. Liaise with all other Armscor departments and divisions on SCM related matters. Liaise with the Client/End User environment.
KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLSProficiency in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Working knowledge of MS Projects. Extensive knowledge and experience on all the relevant legislation and regulations i.e., PFMS, BBBEE, PPPFA, SCM policies etc. Supply Chain Management.
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