Sourcing Specialist (6 Months Contract) Gauteng

Mintek is actively recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist (6 Months Contract) position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Procurement / Store / Keeping / Supply / Chain • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The Sourcing Specialist (6 Months Contract) 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 (6 Months Contract) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 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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Custodian of the tendering process. Assist in compiling the overall Procurement Plan for Mintek. Sourcing of goods and service in line with the Procurement Plan. Administering the RFI, RFP processes till completion. Provide input on tender specifications in line with best practice and legislation and ascertain the readiness of tender specifications for the market. Review all tender specifications for compliance with the procurement policy and procedures. Conduct market research to determine the availability of suppliers and commodities in line with specific tender requirements. Ensure all required approvals are sought throughout the lifecycle of the tender process. Advertisement of tenders in approved media sources. · Coordination and facilitation of tender briefing sessions. Oversee the evaluation, adjudication and award of tenders in line with legislative prescripts. Coordinate, facilitate and participate in the tender committees’ and keep records of meetings thereof.  Secretariat of the Bid Adjudication Committee. Keep and maintain an audit file for each tender. Oversee the procurement budget and promote long-term saving on procurement costs.  Identify and implement opportunities for strategic sourcing. · Identify and implement opportunities for sourcing goods and services in line with preferential procurement targets and relevant legislation.

 Procure goods and services in line with the government framework.  Keep abreast of changes in the legislative environment and propose amendments to the procurement policy and procedure to align. Review and update procurement policy and procedures for alignment with SCM best practice. Identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternative methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service. Develop procurement strategies that are innovative and cost-effective. Monitor compliance of internal and external stakeholders with procurement policy, procedures and legislative framework. Identity risks threatening the effectiveness of the tendering process and recommend strategies to mitigate risks and give assurance that identified risks are effectively managed.

BBBEE: 

Champion and facilitate initiatives to foster the development of new suppliers in line with the company’s BBBEE requirements and preferential procurement legislation. Manage the process of establishing suppliers for a panel of experts and general consumables following the SCM policy. 

The central point of contact for all tender queries internally and externally. Guide end-users, SCM staff, and management and service providers on the tendering process. Build effective working relationships with internal customers, to enable Mintek to produce complete, accurate and relevant specifications to prepare requests for proposals across dedicated commodities. Integrate SCM best practice in divisional planning and operations. Engage internal and external auditors when required.

Continued Improvement: ·

Participate in continuous professional development interventions to keep up with new technologies, sourcing best practices and procedures. Proactively support and initiate transformational initiatives to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency.  Assist in scoping projet plams related to identified SCM interventions. 

Reporting: 

 Compile the following monthly and quarterly reports:  Procurement Plan - Actual vs Planned   Tender status   Ad-hoc reports as requested by the Ad-hoc reports as requested by Head SCM and Divisional Manager.

Minimum requirements

 Min: 3 – 5 years in an SCM environment post internship in the following: Sourcing Specialist  Procurement Specialist Tender Specialist/ Administrator  Category Specialist  Senior Technical Buyer  RFI/RFP Specialist  SCM Specialist  Internal Auditor  Sourcing/ Procurement Consultant  Ideal: 8 years in SCM or similar environment. Knowledge and understanding of public sector SCM practices, National Treasury SCM Regulations Practice Notes and Circulars, PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEEA.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Min: BCom/B-Tech in Supply Chain/Finance or equivalent qualification.  Ideal: Honours degree.

Project management. Should have good verbal communication. Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility of work. Be able to work in a team Excellent communication and organizational skills Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment Be able to work under pressure. 

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