2 Regional Managers: Bid Acquisition - Groenkloof at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements:

• Be in possession of an NQF Level 7 qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics or Finance or Law.
• Have 4 - 6 years procurement experience in tendering processes and management thereof.
• Sound knowledge of procurement methods and procedures of a large-scale decentralized purchasing.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of service level agreements. (Travelling is essential for this job)
• Knowledge of accounting practices as applied to procurement procedures.
• Communications skills and negotiation skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Team leadership experience
• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Coordination and facilitation skills
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal and liaison skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Stakeholder management skills
• Negotiation skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing actions plans and Demand Plans of the region.
• Evaluate quotations based on lead-times functionality, price and Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies.
• Develop and publish RFB/ documentation available to potential bidders.
• Determine delivery requirements, product volume, delivery times and real-time.
• Manage process of approval for limited tender/closed tenders or one on one negotiation.
• Mobilise formation of SCM committee for finalisation of bids.
• Validate products specifications.
• Manage and implement strategic sourcing plans.
• Serve as a liaison with Corporate SCM to maximise relations and ensure the achievement of corporate and division objectives and initiatives.
• Manages teams to develop and implement new supply chain operations, integrate existing processes, and monitor ongoing or updated operations.
• Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to corporate SCM.
• Facilitate Procurement Plan of the Region.
• Coordinate (synergise), review, research, analyse and plan the procurement needs of the department
• Coordinate, review, collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan
• Oversee secretariat duties to Bid Specification, Bid Evaluation.
• Conduct market research and needs analysis.
• Design, review and manage the implementation of strategic sourcing techniques.
• Manage the procurement process within the Department including the compilation of bid documents.
• Manage the commitment register, the process of issuing orders, receiving of goods procured as well as payment of suppliers.
• Manage contracts awarded and ensure delivery of goods and services accordingly.
• Provide strategic support, advice, and guidance to all responsibility managers to ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management prescripts and guidelines.