Senior Specialist: SCM Contract, Logistics and Performance at University of Fort Hare

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any other relevant qualifications Finance qualification (NQF7).
• 7 years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Logistics management or strategic sourcing roles, preferably in higher education or public sector organizations at least 3 years at a supervisory role
• Technical and Systems Proficiency on MS and any relevant ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP, Microsoft Suit - MS)

DUTIES:

• Set goals, objectives & priorities aligned with strategy for portfolio
• Manage human resources & other resources as per structure
• Engage with internal stakeholders to facilitate objectives achievement
• Submit progress reports on plan achievement & emerging issues
• Implement & manages financial management protocols & prescripts
• Manage resources economically & prevents unauthorized, wasteful expenditure
• Monitor management, maintenance & safekeeping of financial & other assets
• Provide standard monthly financial reports
• Communicate financial SCM strategy, plans & strategic objectives with team
• Plan HR allocation, acquisition, retention & motivation based on Resource Plan
• Discuss individual employment contracts with HR Leadership & staff
• Manage staff performance using the Performance Management System
• Manage own portfolio's disciplinary process in conjunction with HR
• Disseminate policy & procedures to internal stakeholders
• Implement approved procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor supplier compliance and implementation of Specific goal requirements
• Monitor maintenance of SCM supplier / contracts database
• Monitor liaison with stakeholder/suppliers with regards to procedures & standards adherence
• Report on projects/initiatives with commensurate savingsEvaluate outsourced contracts/SLA's/Suppliers
• Ratify negotiated new contracts with suppliers against standards
• Make recommendations on actions/changes regarding supplier agreements
• Liaise with strategic suppliers on special matters/issues
• Monitor correctness of bid documents / tenders / contracts / SLA's
• Report on contractual issues, metrics and other related information
• Recommend changes in contract terms & conditions to leadership
• Provide inputs regarding the planning of Contracts Management processes
• Manage the SCM Contracts & Performance end-to-end processes
• Manage the procurement compliance & reporting processes & standards
• Oversee the stakeholder travel plan & coordination process
• Monitor compliance to performance agreements by suppliers
• Monitor maintenance of a comprehensive & up to date Contract Register
• Monitor the correct execution of contract management processes
• Monitor & controls accurate record keeping of contracts & performance processes
• Report to management on the status of related procurement processes & outcomes