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Officer Procurement
Job summary
A leading energy provider is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of procurement practices, strong negotiation skills, and a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management. The role emphasizes effective problem-solving and the ability to build relationships. The company values diversity and encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
Responsibilities
- Execute integrated sourcing and procurement processes.
- Negotiate and coordinate conclusion of agreement with suppliers.
- Perform dual adjudication of tenders and manage contracts.
Skills
Education
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
To provide efficient and effective procurement of goods and services (i.e. high value, high risk), timeously, within budget and in accordance with procurement policies, procedures and practices. Department: Project Sourcing; Task Grade: T12; Business Unit: Procurement & Supply Chain Management; Location: Simmerpan and Megawatt Park
- Execute integrated sourcing and procurement processes and follow prescribed procedures towards fulfilling procurement needs.
- Execute purchases of goods and services and manage procurement administration.
- Negotiate and coordinates conclusion of agreement with suppliers to meet customer expectations.
- Perform dual adjudication of tenders and management of contracts/ purchases orders within set policies and standards.
- Access, analyse procurement information independently.
- Use own discretion to manage problems / risks and make recommendations timeously.
- Build and maintain healthy interpersonal and inter-team relationships
- Integrity
- Trustworthiness
- Professionalism
- Team player
- Coaching
- Developing
- Spend analysis
- Strategic Commodity/Projects Sourcing Knowledge
- Procure-To-Pay Process
- Legal Knowledge
- Industry and Market Analysis
- Commodity and Supplier Profiling (Commodity Management)
- Contract Management
- Demand Forecasting and Planning
- Project Management
- Knowledge of SEC Family Contracts
- Knowledge of FIDIC contract
- Knowledge of Forex
- Computer Literacy
- Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
- Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Relationship Management Skills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Ability to work and interact effectively
- Business acumen
- Strong ethical conduct
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Do you have a National Diploma /National N Diploma in Commerce/Transport Logistics & Supply Chain Management at NQF 6 with 240 credits
Disclaimer: "If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful."
NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.
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* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.