Procurement Manager REF NR : VAC01269/24 at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Execute tactical and Strategic sourcing, processes and administration activities for identified basic ICT Cluster commodities in order to deliver fast and efficient tender turnaround times as well as achieve business operational efficiencies. 
• Execute fact-based negotiation strategies and tactics as well as support supplier selection processes so as to enhance defined value propositions for SITA LOB ICT Cluster 
• Manage customer/ supplier/internal stakeholder relationships to ensure supply chain stability, monitor and drive governance contract compliance and performance 
• Manage resources (i.e. budget/finances, assets and human capital) within the business unit to ensure efficient operations 
• Execute the implementation of strategies for the promotion of the Procurement transformation agenda (B-BBEE, SMME, Local content, Black equity/ownership, industrialization/manufacturing skills development, black youth, people living with disabilities, and black women) in order to develop the indigenous ICT sector 
• Execute and report on SITA LOB ICT Cluster related risks, exposures and trends 

 Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in Commerce/ Engineering/ IT /Supply Chain /Logistics/Law- or any relevant qualification equivalent to NQF level 6. 
• Experience: A minimum of 5 - 6 Years practical experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management of which at least 3 years must be at management/supervisory level. 1-year experience in Public Sector Procurement would be an added advantage, with exposure to the following Public Finance Management Act Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes and Regulations Treasury Regulations. 

Technical Competencies Description 

• Knowledge of: Procurement and supply chain best practices SCM/Procurement processes, procedures and transaction systems Basic knowledge of ICT Tactical and Strategic Sourcing with emphasis on quick turnaround for Lines of Business Strategy execution Facilitation of supplier negotiations Financial management and cost analysis Supply Value Chain Analysis Risk Management Legal aspects for Procurement Supplier relationship management Tender administration and management Contract management and purchasing.