SCM Manager – Finance Division at TASEZ (Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsibilities for Tenders: 

• Influence the strategic vision and direction of the procurement function and support its effective implementation across all areas of the SEZ 
• Ensure adherence to the SCM Policy in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations • Ensure compliance with all legal, governance, policies, procedures, standards and sound business practice to meet business and operation management standards. 
• Develop innovative procurement solutions at a project/business unit/ organisational level 
• Use a range of organisational procurement models to design structures which suit the organisational environment 
• Lead efforts to develop and harmonise procurement processes/standards across all user groups to gain buy-in and organisational commitment 
• Demonstrate expertise in analysing supply markets across all categories and provide expert advice on the process. 
• Develop strategies and supply markets to effectively deal with limited sources of supply 
• Lead the development of risk management tools and techniques to identify and prioritise risks to service delivery. 
• Work closely with business areas to identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks emanating from procurement activity and supply base arrangements 
• Lead supplier development activities for key suppliers and market segments to meet the needs of the organisation. 
• Develop frameworks to identify and track benefits through supplier relationships 
• Strive for constant improvement on the company scores. 
• Prepare for yearly BBBEE audit – Preferential Procurement, Enterprise Development & Socio-Economic Development. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 
• Postgraduate Degree in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/ Commerce/ Law or related field of study. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management role in government or auditing in the Public Sector and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the supply chain management prescripts of which 3 years should be at middle management level. 
• Extensive in-depth knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Supply Chain Management Framework 
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) – Advantageous 
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers. 
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines. 
• Commercially and financially astute, and 
• Experience in managing and implementing an organizational procurement strategy,