Jobs at Agricultural Research Council

Key Performance Areas: 

• Process purchase requisition and create orders to suppliers. 
• Obtaining quotations from different suppliers. 
• Liaison with suppliers. 
• Using the 80/20 rule on purchases over R30 000.00. 
• Diverse supply chain administration functions. 
• Rendering of equal SCM administrative functions. 
• Management and record keeping of requisitions. 
• Placing of orders and follow up on outstanding transactions. 
• Ensuring that ordered items are obtained at the best prices rendering a quality financial service. 
• Ensuring that accurate information is provided to management. 
• Rendering a quality and on-time financial administrative service. 
• Ensuring optimal asset management and rendering an efficient stock control service. 
• Ensuring optimal client satisfaction. 
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations at all times. 
• Acting in direct support of the research function. 
• Sourcing and evaluating suppliers. 
• Managing the campus supplier database and ensuring internal control compliance.

Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification. 
• 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or a similar environment. 
• Registration with Association of Accounting Technicians will be an added advantage, Knowledge. experience and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). 
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and related legislation. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. 
• Exposure to AX System. 
• Good analytical skills report writing, good organisational skills. 
• Good communication skills written and verbal. 

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Key Performance Areas: 

• Manage the procurement function at Campus level (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 Campus level and manage Campus Supplier Database. 
• Promoting procurement empowerment (BEE/HDI). 
• Ensure compliance to internal controls. 
• Member of local tender committee and will represent the Campus at Corporate Tender Committee level (when the Campus requires CTC-level approval of the appointment of a supplier). 
• Manage the inventory function (including optimising inventory levels and coordination of stocktaking of stores). 
• Ensure that the risks related to procurement and inventory management are adequately addressed, SCM Reporting to Central Office. 
• Evaluation of Suppliers performance and attend to audit queries. 
• Give procurement guidance to business units and management. 
• Manage and provide leadership to subordinates. 
• Tender administration and provide inputs for budget. 

Requirements: 

• National Diploma/B Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/Logistics, Purchasing/Public Administration, or related field. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management policies and procedure with at least 2-3 years’ working experience in public sector procurement. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. 
• Good analytical skills, report writing and organizations skills. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.