Manager : Stores at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The Role

• In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership in managing and optimizing organizational spend through the acquisition of quality goods and services from preferred vendors within a stipulated budget and time frame;
• Effectively and efficiently manage all the stores in the Department of Facilities Management for the benefit of the wider University to effect optimal functioning of the storekeeping; procurement and; service level agreements of preferred vendors;
• To apply best practice principles of storekeeping, store safety, and stock control, and value for money procurement policies;
• To establish and maintain a loyal and motivated staff responsible for the running of store services in the department for the greater good of the University and community;
• To serve as a link between suppliers and users (consumers) of goods in the University.

Minimum Requirements

• Three-year National Diploma in Purchasing or Materials Management OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management;
• Valid Driver’s license;
• 5 years of relevant experience.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Extensive knowledge of stock management and stock control;
• Knowledge of suppliers’ market and appropriate products;
• Stores management;
• Procurement methods and financial systems;
• Planning, organising, guidance, control, and functional standards;
• Report writing;
• Knowledge of warehouse systems;
• Thorough knowledge of procurement management and principles;
• Knowledge of stock specifications and dispatch stock management;
• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite of applications;
• Extensive knowledge of procurement.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Managerial experience at an institution of higher learning.
• A thorough understanding of the procurement environment and the management of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.