Specialist SCM Demand at City Power Johannesburg

Appointment Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management or Finance
• 3 years’ relevant experience

Primary Function:

• The Specialist Demand holds a critical responsibility for managing demand-related functions within the Supply
• Chain Management (SCM) department. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, align supply chain strategies, and implement effective demand management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support in coordinating the compilation and approval of Annual Procurement plan. Link procurement plan with the City Power business plan and the strategic plan. 
• Link procurement plan with the IDP of the City of Johannesburg. 
• Advise commodity managers on their BEE expenditure. Analyse the data on historic procurement spend. 
• Understand the market dynamics in terms of new technologies when dealing with specifications. 
• Provide support in monitoring the implementation of the annual procurement plan. Conduct needs assessment by collecting and analyzing relevant data, categorizing commodities and confirming availability of funds. 
• Collaborate with City Power’s BEE department to meet City Power’s BEE expenditure targets on designated groups are achieved.
• Consolidate related needs across the business to ensure economies of scale when procuring goods and services.
• Advise on preference points system and appropriate goals per commodity in terms of procurement policy objectives.
• Provide support in coordinating and advising on the process of drafting specifications/terms or reference and special conditions of contract.
• Conduct market assessment and industry analysis per commodity. 
• Conduct market research and advice the business on sourcing strategies per commodity