Manager SCM and Logistics at NMISA: National Metrology Institute of South Africa

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Implementing and contributing to the development and review of strategic goals and service delivery of the SCM section and budget implementation plan 
• Develop supplier performance and contract management strategy, processes, procedures and management reporting requirements 
• Manage the implementation and enforcement of the supply chain management policy and systems throughout the organisation to ensure supply chain management that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective 
• Management and direction of the logistics and goods receiving functions, ensuring that, artifacts delivered, allocated and received from the correct labs in a timeous and efficient manner 
• Implement supply chain management system(s) to support the implementation of demand planning, acquisition, logistics, risk and performance management system within the supply chain management section 
• Monitoring and advising the chief financial officer of changes that may affect the working capital/ budget or operations including resource allocations and demand, logistics and acquisition management 
• Implement and support good governance related to supply chain management throughout the organisation 
• Develop, manage and contribute to the timely preparation, submission, and publication of statutory reports, particularly those related to supply chain management 
• Implementing the risk management and fraud prevention plan within SCM 
• Provide support for audits and ensuring access to all relevant information of the entity to enable auditors to perform their functions 
• Review and analysis of audit reports, providing management responses in this regard and taking appropriate action 
• Human Resource management and continuous development 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Relevant honours/ postgraduate (NQF level 8) qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field 
• 5-6 year’s relevant experience in Supply Chain Management with experience at the management level of the organisation. 
• Advance knowledge of managing all aspects of the SCM process (i.e., demand management, procurements/sourcing, contract management, logistics etc.) 
• Experience in managing a team with a proven track record in achieving targets and developing people 
• Should have a proven track record of achieving strategic goals or targets 
• Advance working knowledge of the public service regulatory framework (PFMA, PPPFA, TR, BBBEE. King IV reporting etc.) 
• Advanced/Comprehensive knowledge of procurement policies, and procedures, services level agreement framework, and contract management principles 
• Efficient/ competent in managing Bids - Quotation and Tender processes 
• Knowledge of the best procurement practices, industry trends including sourcing strategies and different mechanisms of procurement 
• Basic knowledge of scientific industry trends and the best practices per commodity group 

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills: Change Management, Compliance and Risk Management 

• Budgeting and Reporting skills 
• Audit and assurance 
• Tactical focus (what needs to be done now to achieve the strategic goal) 
• Persuasiveness and the ability to impact others 
• People Management, delegation and supervisory skills 
• Project management, Planning and Organising skills and bench marking skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Decision making skill 
• Effective verbal written communications, presentation and listening communications skills
• Computer skills at a highly proficient level 
• Time management skill