Procurement Contract Officer at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• To promote & maintain effective management of Procurement Contracts, facilitate negotiations & dispute resolutions of procurement agreement & provide support in procurement of goods & services. Ensure adherence to practices, laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management / Advanced Accounting Diploma / Commercial Law Diploma (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years' experience in Supply Chain / Financial / Contract Management environment, of which 2-3 years must be at Functional Specialist level,

OR

•  A Senior Certificate AND 10 years related experience in a Supply Chain or Contract Management environment of which 3-5 years must be at Functional Specialist level

Job Outputs:

Process

• Assist with the negotiation of contracts
• Constantly monitor and adapt processes to ensure they reflect the agreed client service and efficiency targets
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders on contracts.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Conduct Supplier Relationship Management,
• Ensure Contract Risk Management is known, and mitigations are in place
• Ensure the general principles of contract articulation, promotion and execution by facilitating the contracting process, negotiations & dispute resolutions of procurement agreements and provide support in the procurement of goods & services.
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.

Governance

• Comply with organisational internal control and governance standards in finance and procurement processes.
• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

•  Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.