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Manage and plan bidding and negotiation processes / sessions. Monitor and manage project plans. Organise, manage and advise on procurement products, equipment, services and risk. Partner with business to ensure customer satisfaction. Monitor and guide procurement officers through the RFP and RFQ processes.
Qualification:
Degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce / Engineering / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Experience:
Minimum 6 Years procurement or category buying experience
Understanding market trends and providing business insight
Minimum 4 years with supplier negotiations and contract initiations
Key Responsibilities:
Monitoring of processes
Engaging with Business Units
Overseeing the RFQ and RFP processes
Market research
Query management and resolution
Monitoring of Staff
Supplier Engagements
Training and development
Reporting
Bid evaluations
Supplier Spend analysis
Validation of supplier invoicing
SAP open Request and Order resolution
KPI reporting
Price check exercises
Skills:
Networking and interacting skills
Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills
Influencing and Negotiation skills
Verbal and written communication, presentation skills
Conceptualisation and integration skills
Decision making skills within a consequence management area
Change management and the ability to develop sub-ordinates
Analytical Thinking and Research skills
Ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions
Planning, coordination & implementation skills
Above average numerical skills as well as the ability to forecast