Assistant Supply Chain Manager

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation within the Public sector seeks an Assistant Supply Chain Manager to join their team

POSITION INFO:

POSITION : ASSISTANT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
AREA         : CENTURION, GAUTENG
SALARY     : R ------ R ----- CTC

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To assist the Supply Chain Manager with the execution of the supply chain management functions.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have a Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management
• Min. 7 years’ experience in a supply chain management environment
• Min. 3 years in a management role in the public sector
• Extensive public sector experience and knowledge is ESSENTIAL
• Proficient in understanding of supply chain systems.
• Proficient in procurement principles and practices
• Proficient in knowledge and understanding of PFMA and regulations.
• Proficient in understanding of relevant legislative requirements (e.g. BBBEE, PPPFA)
• MS Office proficiency
• Project management skills an added benefit

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

MANAGE DELIVERY

• Consolidate the annual procurement plan for review and approval.
• Manage the approved annual procurement plan and ensure achievement of the plan.
• Assist SCM Manager in maintaining/improving procurement policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA, BBBEE, environment and sustainability etc.) in the key areas of demand management and acquisition.
• Implement and entrench simplified processes and standard documentation, e.g. for tendering and general procurement.
• Develops and manage short term delivery plans, considers impact of decisions and report on implementation.
• Considers precedents, standard practices, policies and procedures during decision making but also be able to make innovative plans I consultation with the SCM manager to assist and advice business.
• Execute complex SCM functions including bids and deviations, within the team and as an individual.
• Provide secretariat services to the BAC committee.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining SCM policies, processes and systems and improve alignment with related function processes and systems.
• Optimise the utilization of allocated resources.
• Control specific cost variables to meet established targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with end-users from departments and business units.
• Manage the full acquisition process, including RFQ, RFB and RFI processes.
• Manage the inventory(stationery) management system.
• Assist the SCM Manager to ensure full compliance to the supply chain management requirements in terms of PPFA, BBBEE, policies, PFMA and related treasury regulations
• Provide input into the drafting of the departmental budget
• Provide support to the finance and supply chain management teams
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time
• Produce relevant reports including SCM statistics

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage the SCM staff in terms of day to day procurement and standard SCM operations.
• Develop, Coaches and counsels section staff to ensure that the section has the capacity and capability to carry out processing functions (acquisition, disposal, logistics, etc)
• Provides section team with technical guidance
• Provide guidance to the SCM team on complex SCM matters
• Prioritise and allocation of work to the team
• Actively manage performance of staff
• Report on team progress against set objectives and standards

GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Ensures compliance with codes of conduct, policies, procedures and legislative requirements

Should you meet all the minimum requirements for the role as well as the relevant experience please feel free to email your updated CV to: sabera.rehman@------

Please note that if you have not received a response within 7 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.------ for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.

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