Vaal University of Technology Vacancies – Supply Chain Manager

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

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