Manager: Supply Chain Management - (1209) at University of Venda

Requirements: 

• An Honour’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 8 in supply chain management, logistics, accounting, or other related fields.
• Seven years of experience in SCM or Commerce, including five years of management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), SAICA, ACCA, or CIMA would be advantageous. 
• Higher Education experience would be an advantage.

Duties:

• Participate in the annual strategic planning cycle to assist the university business units in identifying essential SCM requirements and implementing business decisions for the rest of the organisation.
• Establish and manage the functioning of the Bid Specification, Evaluation and Adjudication Committees.
• Manage the effective utilisation of an approved supplier database per the approved SCM policy.
• Drive continuous improvement in SCM to better serve our customers and suppliers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a supplier performance management system.
• Manage the annual SCM risk assessment and development of the SCM risk register and risk response plan.
• Ensure regular review and reporting of supplier performance; facilitate feedback sessions to rectify issues.
• Assist in guiding departments on budget guidelines, budget preparation models and the budget template for SCM (procurement plans).
• Compile reports on the Directorate’s performance at the required intervals reflecting all relevant stats.
• Provide detailed, accurate information for internal and external audit purposes and action audit issues identified.
• Drive the automation projects in the department to achieve efficiencies.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate staff and build a solid professional team. 
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports according to the university's performance management policy and procedure.
• Participate in management forums within the University, contributing expertise to enable sound decision-making.
• Manage and ensure that cost-effective and efficient travel management services are provided within the institution.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.

Competencies:

• A strategic and analytical mind.
• Knowledge of the ITS system would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organisational and Project Management skills.
• Leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Professionalism, Integrity & honesty.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.