Specialist Manager: Demand, Strategic Sourcing And Special Projects at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Be in possession of a degree or B-Tech in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or B-Comm law/ Economics, Accounting or Law degree.
• Should have 5 years of work experience in an SCM environment with 3 years at the strategic sourcing level.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Supply Chain Management Regulatory Framework (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, PFMA, PPPFA, related regulations and policy directives)
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles.
• Knowledge of research methodologies.
• Knowledge of the Bid Committee system.
• National Treasury (prescribes) reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of the Public Sector Strategic Process.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management.
• Conflict management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Time management skills ( Ability to work under pressure)
• Computer ( MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Communication skills at all levels.
• Project management skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the timely delivery of the annual procurement plan.
• Conduct spend analysis, consolidate, and categorize the organizational requirements to save costs eliminate mavericks spending, and gain efficiencies.
• Leverage strategic supplier relationships for better economies of scale, increased quality, and standardization of common commodities and prices across SANParks.
• Perform market and industry analysis to inform sourcing strategies and responsive bid specifications. Compile reports on the outcome of the annual procurement plan.
• Coordinate and implement SCM special projects aimed at continuous business improvement.
• Participate in the bid specification committee meetings.
• Initiate and negotiate transversal contracts.
• Manage and oversee human resources and other related administrative functions.

(Human resources skills development and performance management).

• Ensure effective financial management of the Sub-unit.
• Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective stakeholder relations.
• Identify, develop, and manage the operational risks for Sub-unit.
• Ensure audit readiness, develop an audit action plan and continuously update internal controls to avoid repeat findings.
• Ensure the development of quality, effective, and user-friendly reporting to Managing Executives and EXCO.