Director (P5) (Financial Support Services: Supply Chain Management) at University of Johannesburg

• The Department of Supply Chain Management is responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services, tender administration, warehousing & distribution of stock and non-stock, supplier management, commodity, and contract management.

Responsibilities:   

The core responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure an effective and efficient Supply Chain Management value chain.
• Drive SCM unit to excellence in all aspects of supply chain management aligned to the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Develop initiatives to optimize value of the entire functions in creating a world class SCM unit.
• Manage performance to ensure attainment of institutional goals and objectives.
• Develop, implement and monitor SCM, Travel and asset management policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation and fit for purpose industry practices. 
• Ensure high quality consistent performance and standards across all operations.
• Drive compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement.
• Demand Management and Expenditure Control.
• SCM Unit Talent Management.
• Customer Relationship Management.
• Supplier performance and relationship management.
• Ensure attainment of the University Supplier and Enterprise Development targets.
• Continuous risk assessment and mitigation thereof.
• Overseeing the asset management function of the University.
• Continuous control environment enhancement.

Minimum requirements

• A Postgraduate/Honours in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (NQF 8).
• Eight (8) years’ finance management experience - preferably in the supply chain management role.
• At least five (5) years of proven people management skills within medium to large environment, at senior leadership level.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience within an SCM environment.
• A Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification would be an advantage.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Maintain high level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strategic leadership, analytical and problem solving driven 
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Strong judgment and decision making.
• Service Orientation.
• Strong negotiation capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relations with ease. 
• High level of organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced/highly pressurized environment.
• Understanding of the financial management/accounting principles, forecasting, and data analytics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Keep abreast of the changes in legislation and supply chain management regulation.

Recommendations:

• A Masters qualification will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the higher education sector.
• Experience in forecasting and project management.
• Financial management - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, forecasting, and analysing data and financial information.