Senior Buyer - SITA Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Key Responsibility Area 

• Implement basic sourcing strategies, processes and administration activities for ICT Cluster (SITA Line of Business in order to deliver fast and efficient tender turnaround times as well as achieve business operational efficiencies. 
• Coordinate the complete bid process including negotiation and supplier selection processes so as to enhance defined value propositions for ICT Cluster (SITA Line of Business). 
• Maintain customer/ supplier/internal stakeholder relationships to ensure supply chain stability. 
• Monitor and drive governance, contract compliance and performance. 
• Assist Procurement manager in the management of resources (i.e. budget/finances, assets and human capital) within the section to ensure efficient operations. 
• Assist in the execution of strategies for the promotion of the Procurement transformation agenda (BBBEE, SMME development, Local content, Black equity/ownership, industrialization /manufacturing skills development, Black youth, People living with disabilities, and Black women) in order to develop the indigenous ICT sector.  

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum: 3-year Diploma / Degree in Commerce/ Engineering/ IT /Supply Chain /Logistics/Law or any relevant qualification equivalent to NQF level 6. 
• Experience: A minimum of 4 Years in Procurement / Supply Chain Management. 1-year experience in Public Sector Procurement would be an added advantage, with exposure to the following: Public Finance Management Act Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes and Regulations Treasury Regulations.