Buyer: Supply Chain Management- (Fourteen (14) Months Fixed Term Contract) (Nelspruit) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Adhere to the PFMA,treasury regulations, PPPFA and other procurement related legislation.
• Obtain quotations in line with the supply chain management policy of the ARC.
• Ensure internal control compliance with ARC policies and the relevant legislation.
• Handling of internal and/or external audit requests including communication with other stakeholders.
• Sourcing and evaluating relevant suppliers from the central database.
• Ensure that risks related to procurement management are adequately addressed.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Supply Chain or equivalent with at least 2-3 years’ experience as a buyer in public sector procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies.
• Experience with procurement and sourcing of goods and services of up to R1 000 000.00.
• Experience with tender processes, CIDB projects and capital equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement of maintenance services for various types of equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract administration.
• Management or Logistics, specifically in Sourcing, Supply Management or Purchasing.
• Ability to apply the (PPPFA)Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and the Regulations.
• Must have good understanding of the National treasury regulations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Advance Computer Literacy.
• Valid code B or EB driver’s license.