Manager: Supply Chain Management (D3) at merSETA

Key Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate should be able to fulfill and perform the following key responsibilities: Plan efficiently and ensure effective execution to deliver on procurement and tender needs and requirements within specified time frames with optimal alignment with specifications and costeffective pricing
• Manage the development and implementation of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance management Provide input into the compilation of the annual procurement plan, and, upon approval, ensure sound implementation
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on the interpretation of SCM procedures, application and communication sequences associated with the Supply Chain Management cycle Continuously monitor productivity and efficiencies in the department and ensure costs are controlled without compromising quality delivery of services and products
• Manage, develop, coach and motivate the Supply Chain Management team Provide support services of Loss Control function in line with prescribed process for all loss cases reported 
• Efficient and effective management and coordination of all BID Committees (Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee) Monitor, control and accurate reallocation of the annual Supply Chain Management Budget Proactive identity of potential risks in the Supply chain function and recommend mitigating actions to prevent potential risks Ensure the “right’ products and services at the “right” time at the “right” place to deliver on SETA business needs and requirements
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective utilization of the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to optimally support the needs and requirements of the SETA whilst ensuring compliance with regulations Provide input into the development and periodical review of policies, applications, systems and procedures for the management of the SCM pillars ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment to best practices 

Qualifications and Experience

•  A 3- year Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields – or equivalent NQF 7 Level qualification that matches a Bachelor’s degree in these areas:  Logistics Supply Chain Commerce Business Procurement  8 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management of which 5 years should be at a managerial level 3 Years’ Experience in the public sector  

Advantageous 

• Honors degree (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields —or an equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification that matches an honors/postgraduate degree in one of these areas: Logistics Supply Chain Commerce Business Procurement