Specialist: Demand Management at SITA SOC (Ltd)

REFERENCE NR : VAC00684/24 
Purpose of the job 

• Implementation of demand management processes with special emphasis on bid specification and workflow management, in a manner that enables SITA to meet its service delivery goals that capture cost and operational efficiencies. 

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Maintain internal stakeholder relationships with a focus on monitoring Bid Specification & Workflow Management processes that aid in ensuring supply chain stability and efficiency; 
• Implement demand management processes and activities to achieve operational efficiencies in Bid Specification & Workflow Management; 
• Assist with processes in the management of resources (i.e. budget/finances and assets) within the section to ensure efficient operations; 
• Assist the Manager: Demand Management Processes, in the execution of strategies for the promotion of the transformation agenda (BBBEE, SMME, Local content, Black equity/ownership, industrialisation/manufacturing skills development, black youth, people living with disabilities, and black women) in order to develop the indigenous ICT sector; 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Required Qualification: 3-year Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline / NQF level 6. Any relevant certification to the profession will be an added advantage. 

Experience: 

• 3-4 Years in Procurement / Supply Chain Management Exposure to ERP master data and databases an advantage Understanding of commodity and category management execution an advantage. 
• Technical Competencies Description 
• Knowledge of: Procurement and supply chain best practices; SCM/Procurement processes, procedures and transaction systems; Business and Supply Intelligence Analytics; Demand management best practices. (e.g processes, tools and systems); Demand management and demand planning best practices (e.g processes, tools and systems); Strategic Demand Management; 
• Knowledge of technology lifecycle; Basic knowledge and market understanding of the ICT environment; Legal aspects for Procurement; Financial management and cost analysis including TCO; Supply Value Chain analysis. 
• Risk management; Demand related policy formulation and implementation; Supplier relationship management and Performance Management. 

Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: 

• Active listening; 
• Attention to Detail; 
• Analytical thinking; 
• Continuous Learning; 
• Disciplined; and Stress Management.