Supplier Relations Specialist (Corporate) at SNG GrantThornton

Job Summary:

• Render a quality assurance function to ensure goods procured conform to standards. Evaluate and certify suppliers / vendors in line with the SCM policy. Maintain the Company’s Supplier Management Policy in fields of Quality and supplier development.
• Administer and Control the Vendor Master Listing including sourcing and validation of data, as well as compliance checks as support for the procurement team. Cross referencing of external data sources such as CSD, CIPC, SARS, etc.

Qualification:

• Grade 12 (matric)
• A 2 year diploma in the fields of business or commerce will be an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years practical experience in a finance, governance, or legal role.
• Minimum 1 years practical SCM experience in a governance controlled environment.
• Knowledge of Supplier assessment, evaluation and development
• Knowledge of PFMA

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist vendors in implementing and maintaining quality procedures 
• Product and service Benchmarking 
• Evaluate new suppliers and their facilities as well as registration 
• CAATS data cross-referencing 
• Monitor supplier development programmes 
• Supplier surveys 
• Assisting within the Document Control and Analytics functions 
• Perform tender evaluation and report writing 
• Evaluate SD applicants and ED suppliers 
• Maintain the Vendor master data and update records 

Skills:

• Ability to function independently
• Negotiation skills
• Computer literate- MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc
• Analytical with an above average mathematical acumen
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Accuracy, Innovative
• Team player
• Conversant with research methodologies / techniques
• Conversant with development techniques
• Good communication skills (verbally / writing)