Senior Procurement Officer
Listing reference: ukzn_000107
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 13 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Purchasing
Location: Westville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity plan,
FINANCE DIVISION
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POST)
FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT
(PEROMNES GRADE 8)
UNIVERSITY WIDE (BASED AT WESTVILLE CAMPUS)
REF NO.: F03-2023
Job description
The incumbent is responsible for implementing approved procurement strategies. 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.
Minimum requirements
• Relevant 3-year Diploma / Degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain and or/ Postgraduate Degree in Supply Chain.
• Three-and-a-half (3.5) years’ relevant experience in procurement OR supply chain.
• Knowledge of Tender management, Preferential procurement or BBBEE compliance, Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Negotiation, Contracts management.
• Working knowledge of the Integrated Tertiary Software (ITS).
