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"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
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Co-ordinating the Procurement Function at OVR Campus (including amongst others, procuring goods and services, liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotations / tenders, guide in developing specifications, negotiating contracts and contract administration according to Procurement Policy).
Cost management by applying best sourcing strategies.
Act in direct support to the research function.
Evaluation of quotations and tenders in terms of PFMA/PPFFA & Treasury Regulations.
Manage the procurement process.
Implementation of SCM policy and regulations.
Source all suppliers at OVR campus.
Promoting procurement empowerment (BEE/HDI)
Internal control compliance.
Make presentations to the Institute Bid Adjudication Committee and Corporate Tender Committee.
Ensure that the risks related to Supply Chain Management are adequately addressed.
Evaluation of supplier’s performance.
Attend to audit queries.
Give procurement guidance to business units and management.
Provide leadership to subordinates.
Tender Administration.
Requirements
National Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Logistics / Purchasing / Public Administration or related field.
Three (3) years' supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
Three (3) years' experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent position will be an added advantage.
Experience in a research environment in general will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Good communication skills (written & verbal).
The ability to establish & maintain working relationship with others.
Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA Act, Treasury Regulations, PPP2022 and other relevant legislation.