Category Specialist at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• The incumbent will be responsible for developing and deploy sourcing strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing. Manage portfolio of commodities through cross functional sourcing teams for effective execution of portfolio based strategies, as well as ensuring the overall sustainability of commodity based initiatives.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Infrastructure Standards - Position and Influence of Procurement and Supply
• Infrastructure Standards - External Environment in Procurement and Supply
• Infrastructure Standards - Technology in Procurement and Supply
• Process Standards - Spend Management in Procurement and Supply
• Process Standards - Contracting in Procurement and Supply
• Process Standards - Sourcing in Procurement and Supply
• Performance Standards - Delivering Outcomes in Procurement and Supply

Competencies

Cognitive:

• Analytical thinking and Attention to Detail
• Holistic / Big Picture Thinking
• Problem solving
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Innovation thinking

Personal:

• Personal Development
• Assertiveness 
• Professional Image and Visibility Orientation
• Excellence Orientation 
• Flexibility / Adaptability 

Interpersonal:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Knowledge sharing
• Organisational Awareness
• Relationship building

Professional/ Technical:

• Process Engineering / Systems competence
• Technical Skills/ Competence:
• Best Practice Thinking. 
• Teamwork

Leadership:

• Motivating People
• Participative Leadership
• Practical execution

Minimum requirements

Education

• A minimum of a 3 year degree in Supply Chain or relevant qualification
• Desired: CPSM certification or CIPS certification is added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ procurement/supply chain management experience
• Ideal: Procurement Process Management
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Risk Management
• Negotiation skills
• Contract Management
• Supply Base Analysis
• Client Relationship Management

Knowledge Requirements

• Understanding of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
• Understanding of procurement systems
• Procurement Policies and Procedures
• Supplier Development
• Communication with stakeholders and suppliers
• Influencing skills
• Team working and cross-functional working