Procurement Specialist
Listing reference: nef_000026
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 12 December 2023
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The National Empowerment Fund is looking for a Procurement Specialist who will join our Procurement team on a 12 months fixed-term contract.
Job description
Database administration
• Receive, stamp and ensure compliance on the database application
• Register applications with complete documents
• Communicate the status of the application to new suppliers within agreed timeframes
• Custodian of suppliers' records
Processing of requisitions and orders:
• Request written quotes in line with DoA
• Provide procurement input on the requisition created and advise to ensure compliance
• Ensure completeness of required documents, inter alia BEE requirements, supporting documents, order numbers, etc.
• Ensure processing of quotes within agreed SLA
Evaluate Tenders:
• Process and request for quotes for all orders in excess of 500k.
• Coordinate meeting with technical teams
• Compile BEE and price evaluation and ensure technical evaluation is completed
• Consolidate the scoring and liaise with the TEC for procurement recommendation
• Ensure internal and external customers are informed at all times
• Responsible for correctly loading of contracts
Expedite all outstanding orders
• Compile a list of orders created and not paid on monthly basis
• Track on contracted services and report on monthly basis
• Follow up on and ensure payment within agreed SLA
• Compile weekly report of outstanding orders
Advisory Services:
• Solely adjudicating purchases up to delegated authority.
• Reviewing contract awards as secretary to Procurement Tender Committees.
• Acting as the NEF representative signing of contracts up to delegated authority.
• Managing compliance with client needs, as well as audit and adjudication requirement.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
• B Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
Experience / Skills Required
•7 years of experience in the SCM environment and financial experience
•Extensive experience in managing tender processes and achieving clean audit outcomes
•Thorough knowledge of all procurement principles and practices.
•Good knowledge of government Procurement System i.e. PPPFA, PFMA, BBBEE