SCM Specialist (R775A) - Closing Date: 18 September 2024

SCM Specialist

4 Years Contract

The purpose of this role is to aid the Head of Division, SCM Supervisor, team leads and other Officials in procurements under the KFW project and other related SCM responsibilities. The objective of the role is to have appropriate “front-loading” i.e. Procurement plans; bid specifications; appropriate strategic sourcing tools such as supplier performance & contract management for executing the procurement needs of all procurement needs of the SAMRC in relation to KFW.

Key Responsibility Areas will include the following:

• SCM Policy/SOP monitoring framework and other SCM governance legislative requirements
• Provide Assistance and Input to the Division Head on operational and strategic matters
• Demand Management
• Project Management and Process Improvement
• Bids Management
• Risk Management
• Acquisition Management – Compliance and Adjudication
• Staff Supervision and Coaching
• Contract Management and Performance Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Sourcing Management

Core Requirements:

• An appropriate 3-year bachelor’s degree in supply chain management/ Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification
• 5 - 8 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain; with three years of Bid management experience; solid understanding of demand management and some experience (one to two years) executing demand management strategies
• 2-3 years project management experience
• A valid Driver’s license

Added Advantage:

• Solid 3 -5 years’ experience in Tender Procedures in a research-focused environment.
• Postgraduate/Honours Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).

A salary in the region of R 591 632 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.

Closing date: 18 September 2024

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