Job Title: Procurement Operations Manager
Company:Isilumko Staffing
Job description: Job Overview
We seek a skilled Procurement Operations Manager to lead and execute our procurement strategy, ensuring compliance, risk management, and the efficient procurement of goods and services. This role plays a critical part in supporting our strategic plans by optimizing supplier relationships, enhancing BBBEE compliance, and overseeing end-to-end acquisition processes. The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional with expertise in public sector procurement and a strong understanding of legislative frameworks, such as PFMA and BBBEE.Key Responsibilities
– Ensure adherence to the approved budget and strategic goals by assessing risks in procurement and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
– Develop, execute, and monitor compliance with procurement policies and SOPs to uphold best practices in line with PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, and National Treasury guidelines.
– Provide accurate procurement reports (e.g., budget vs. actual spend) to support strategic decision-making.
– Oversee BBBEE compliance of suppliers and manage incentive programs to foster participation of marginalized suppliers.
– Process requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring all are compliant with policies and delegated authority for financial accountability.
– Manage supplier relations and negotiate competitive pricing, analyze market trends, and approve changes to inventory in Oracle ERP.
– Support operations by ensuring timely delivery of goods, adherence to accounting standards, and effective asset management.
– Control the acquisition management budget and assist with the development of departmental budgets.
– Manage RFQ processes, ensuring quality and compliance.
– Lead the Acquisition Management team, fostering skill development and performance alignment with organizational goals.
– Monitor system access logs to prevent unauthorized access and maintain compliance with end-of-period processes.Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies
– Qualifications: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Commerce, or related field (NQF level 7); Postgraduate Diploma/Honours (NQF level 8) in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
– Experience: 8 years in procurement, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role within the public sector.
– Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with Oracle ERP, Treasury regulations (PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE), and policy development.
– Skills: Negotiation, interpersonal communication, people management, and time management skills, with high attention to detail and MS Office proficiency.
Expected salary: R80000 – 99999 per year
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:04:41 GMT
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