Job Responsibilities: Effective Management of Procurement Processes i.e. Demand, Acquisition, Logistics Goods Receiving, Database and Contracts Management for the University Formulate, develop and provide strategic direction with regard to Procurement processes and procedures Ensure compliance, advisory services with regard to supply chain management policy, best practice and procedures, Liaising with internal departments and suppliers in terms of project timelines and adherence to project completion Ensure adherence to supply chain legislation PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement policy framework Act and its regulations, Tax, BBBEE, CIPC, etc. Co-ordinates and manages the tender processes Operational support in terms of all procurement processes, Monitors balance between SCM requirements and budget ensuring University can afford budgeted purchased Works closely with stores to enforce optimal stock levels and cost-effective management of stocks and materials Managing the contract award process and serve as a point of contact for suppliers on contractual matters Create cost savings opportunities for the University by bulk buying, pooling efforts, economies of scale, etc. Build strategic, professional and ethical relationships with customers and suppliers Risk management on all procurement process Continuous negotiations with suppliers with regard to products, prices, quality and available supply in the market in terms of suppliers’ commodities and or catalogues Responsible for sound control environment, Internal and external audits and Reporting for Supply Chain Management department Constantly maintain database for suppliers based on product quality and cost benefit analysis Develops and updates database for suppliers in line with University policy Sets and reviews staff performance and implements development interventions Create an environment of motivation and loyalty of staff ensuring integrity of the total purchasing and stores system Monthly, quarterly and adhoc reports Job Requirements: B-Tech in Purchasing/Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management; or BComm in Logistics/Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent A minimum of six (6) years Procurement experience in the Procurement environment of which 4 years must be in the Managerial Level Ms Office – Excel, Word & Powerpoint Knowledge of ITS system will be an added advantage Job Details: Company: Vaal University of Technology - VUT Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Vanderbijlpark Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here jobstrivia.net