Senior Buyer - Supply Chain Management at Agricultural Research Council

Key Performance Areas: 

• Manage the procurement function at Campus level (including amongst others, procuring goods and services, liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotations/tenders, guide in developing specifications, negotiating contracts and contract administration according to procurement policy). 
• Cost management by applying best sourcing strategies. 
• Act in direct support to the research function. 
• Evaluation of quotations and tenders in terms of PFMA, PPFFA & Treasury Regulations. 
• Manage the procurement process. 
• Implementation of SCM policy and regulations. 
• Source all suppliers at Campus level and manage Campus Supplier Database. 
• Promoting procurement empowerment (BEE/HDI). 
• Ensure compliance to internal controls. 
• Member of local tender committee and will represent the Campus at Corporate Tender Committee level (when the Campus requires CTC-level approval of the appointment of a supplier). 
• Manage the inventory function (including optimising inventory levels and coordination of stocktaking of stores). 
• Ensure that the risks related to procurement and inventory management are adequately addressed, SCM Reporting to Central Office. 
• Evaluation of Suppliers performance and attend to audit queries. 
• Give procurement guidance to business units and management. 
• Manage and provide leadership to subordinates. 
• Tender administration and provide inputs for budget. 

Requirements: 

• National Diploma/B Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/Logistics, Purchasing/Public Administration, or related field. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedure with at least 2-3 years’ working experience in public sector procurement. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. 
• Good analytical skills, report writing and organizations skills. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.