Senior Procurement Officer (Peromnes Grade 8) at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Introduction

The incumbent is responsible for implementing approved procurement strategies.

Job description

• This involves performance of the procurement function including, but not limited to purchase of all materials, equipment and services pertaining to the Professional Services sector. To facilitate tender processes within Professional Services and University-wide. Ensure and monitor University-wide BBBEE spend compliance. The total expenditure is estimated to be in excess of R3-billion p.a. including new projects and research. The Candidate should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; including Problem solving, Influencing and negotiating, Leading change, Planning and organising and Building relationships.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant 3-year Diploma / Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain and or/ Postgraduate Qualification in Supply Chain.
• Three-and-a-half (3.5) years’ relevant experience as an officer in procurement OR supply chain.
• Knowledge of Tender management, Preferential procurement or BBBEE compliance, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Negotiation, and Contracts management.
• Working knowledge of the Integrated Tertiary Software (ITS).