Senior Procurement Officer (Peromnes Grade 8)
Listing reference: ukzn_000219
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Purchasing
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The incumbent is responsible for implementing approved procurement strategies.
Job description
This involves performance of the procurement function including, but not limited to purchase of all materials, equipment and services pertaining to the Professional Services sector. To facilitate tender processes within Professional Services and University-wide. Ensure and monitor University-wide BBBEE spend compliance. The total expenditure is estimated to be in excess of R3-billion p.a. including new projects and research. The Candidate should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; including Problem solving, Influencing and negotiating, Leading change, Planning and organising and Building relationships.
Minimum requirements
• Relevant 3-year Diploma / Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain and or/ Postgraduate Qualification in Supply Chain.
• Three-and-a-half (3.5) years’ relevant experience as an officer in procurement OR supply chain.
• Knowledge of Tender management, Preferential procurement or BBBEE compliance, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Negotiation, and Contracts management.
• Working knowledge of the Integrated Tertiary Software (ITS).
