Manager: Supply Chain Management at Sol Plaatje University

Minimum requirements

• Degree/Advanced Diploma, NQF 07, in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Management/ Accounting/Financial Management.
• 6 years related experience, including 2 years management experience in relevant field
• Computer literate

Recommended requirements

• Honours Degree would be advantageous
• ITS experience

Duties
Manage Suppliers

• Develop Vendor Selection and Management process in conjunction with Senior Manager
• Manage supplier relationships
• Managing supplier delivery and contracted performance
• Maintain a credible supplier database
• Build capacity to deal with challenges experienced by BBBEE and SMME entities

Administration

• Provide administrative support to the various SCM Committees
• Prepare and maintain RFPs, tenders, and adjudication documentation for the awarding of contracts
• Monitor and maintain contracts and SLAs

User Education and Training

• Assist with the orientation and training of current and new staff on supply chain

Policy and procedure development

• Review current procurement policies and procedures
• Provide input for the development of new procurement policies and procedures

Resource management – Human resources

• Manage procurement staff
• Ensure fair allocation of workloads
• Contribute to the recruitment process for positions in Procurement
• Take responsibility for new staff induction
• Manage staff training, development, coaching, and mentoring
• Manage employment relations (grievance, discipline, and conflict resolution)

Resource Management: budget, finance, and procurement

• Manage section expenses against budget
• Asset management

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Relevant strategic and operational reports
• Research and implementation of best practices
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders