Sourcing Specialist-016-005 Western Cape

PPECB is actively recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist-016-005 position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain • Location Preference: in Western Cape

The Sourcing Specialist-016-005 position is an important role within the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Sourcing Specialist-016-005 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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To manage the Procurement Process, provide guidance to all stakeholders and manage procurement risks.   To identify and introduce cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities in the business when solutions are searched in the market and acquire the best prices from suppliers through negotiations and price benchmarking.  To enable the use technology to simplify, automate, integrate, and measure all procurement processes in the business.    To demonstrate and ensure the professional values, ethical behaviour, and legal compliance essential to a sustainable business model.   To measure the performance, take corrective action of suppliers and report accordingly.   To ensure proper implementation of the Preferential Procurement Policy, Enterprise Supplier Development strategy and initiatives to drive transformation objectives.    Extensive experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management - supply chain management and/or procurement experience in a decentralized, multi-structured organisation 5 years Developing strategies to attain or exceed cost saving targets  3 years Working in a complexed environment 3 years Working in a Commercial environment, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources. 3 years Working with multiple projects/bids and stakeholders  3 years Forecast and demand management for services and products  3 years Conduct research to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality   3 years Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors  3 years Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided 3 years Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers internal teams, IT and customers  3 years Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers  3 years Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements 3 years Give presentations about market analysis of products and services needed.  3 years Analyses of data and produce reports and statistics on spending and saving  3 years Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business 3 years Procurement experience in the Public Sector   3 years

Procurement policies and procedures    Project Management  Knowledge of E- procurement tools  Expert knowledge of procurement/sourcing function which includes public tendering  Knowledge of the PFMA and all other relevant statues i.e., PPPFA, Supply Chain regulations 

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills Essential Desirable

Be familiar with a variety of the supply chain management concepts, practices, and procedures. Financial skills i.e. being acutely aware of procurement costs and departmental budgets. Analytical skills which include evaluating suppliers according to various factors, including price, quality, delivery and service. Negotiating skills, having the ability to acquire the best prices from suppliers. Procurement management tools and solutions on the market (e-procurement, e-sourcing etc.) Business acumen Project management skills Report writing skills Interpersonal skills Virtual communication Planning, time management Presentation skills Decision - making Problem solving which is technical in nature Advanced computer skills