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Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Occupational Level / Grade:  13
Nature of Contract: Permanent
Reports to:  Procurement Manager
Reporting to this post: None
Location/Base:  Pretoria Head Office
Travel Requirements:  Adhoc national travel
Budget Responsibilities:  None
Asset Responsibilities: Own assets and those used by others

JOB PURPOSE:

The Procurement Specialist oversees the activities of the procurement  department and is responsible for purchases and monitoring of  internal procurement systems.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Procurement:

• Following & enforcing the company’s procurement policies & procedures
• Receiving of requisitions for RFQ’s
• Sourcing of the relevant number of quotations as per policy threshold values and as per specifications submitted.
• Receive and peruse quotations, evaluate quotations in conjunction with the requesting department, put quotations on a comparative basis.
• Reviewing, comparing, analysing & approving products & services to be purchased
• Maintaining & updating supplier information such as delivery times, product ranges etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations & negotiating contracts
• Researching & evaluating prospective suppliers
•  Processing the purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ensure timely submission of invoices to Finance
• Facilitating system approvals for internal requisitions raised on the system.
• Review Invoices and GRN’s processed in the system for payment, ensuring that the information is adequate and accurate.

 2. Supplier database:

• Maintenance of the supplier data base.
• Vetting of new suppliers.
• Maintain supplier contracts.

N/B The employee will be required and expected to execute any lawful instruction given by the line manager or delegated person. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Procurement
• At least 2 – 3 years’ procurement experience within the NPO/NGO Space
• Knowledge of PFMA and PPPFA
• Knowledge of P2P Process
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent administrative skills
• Driver’s licence

To apply

Send Cv to Receiving email address: [email protected]

 

Application Deadline: Monday, 28 October, 2019