Procurement Manager Jobs Available at Neotel South Africa in Gauteng

Job Title: Procurement Manager


Key responsibilities

Supplier Contract Management
Responsible for the establishment and management of supplier contracts for efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services
Ensure effective Internal Customer Relations
Provide advise on correct contracting strategy, commercial conditions and contracting options, using Neotel’s standard forms of contract
Responsible for establishing and managing of a Supplier Contracts Pre and Post Forum with all relevant stakeholders.
Develop, implement and maintain a procurement tracking and contract commitment schedule for up-to-date procurement reporting wrt to supplier contracts
Facilitate and participate in supplier assessments (i.e. conduct commercial evaluation of suppliers, consolidate evaluations, write reports and ensure outcome of assessment is recorded) with relevant teams.
Provide regular feedback to GM: Procurement & Strategic Sourcing on exceptions/risks and trends on procurement progress wrt to supplier contracts
Adhere to and ensure adherence to Neotel’s procurement and preferential procurement policies, processes and procedures and management of all related audit findings on supplier contracts.
Develop, Implement and Manage a Supplier Management Model

Requirements, Experience and Attributes

The ideal candidate for this post should have the following:

Qualification and Skills:

Grade 12 with a relevant diploma/degree (desired)
Qualification in Purchasing would be an advantage

Desirable Attributes

Knowledge of Procurement policies, procedures and procurement mechanisms
Knowledge of service level agreements
Facilitation skills
Customer focus and responsiveness
Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Methodical
Planning and organising
Negotiation skills
Drive and energy
Pro-active self-starter
Analytical
Change Orientated
Organized/Systematic
Must be flexible to adapt to rapidly changing environment.
Good interpersonal relationships/team player
Goal/Achievement Orientated
Resilience
Assertiveness
Integrity
Computer Literacy (excell, word, powerpoint)

Experience:

Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience within Procurement where incumbent was responsible for:

Purchasing and supplier contract activities
Supplier contracts
Supplier relationship management
Contract management
Preferential Procurement
SAP skills (10 years) - essential
Reporting skills
Understanding of the Total Supply Chain Process (TCO)
Contract Administration and Closure
Experience in the Procure to Pay process

Deadline: 31/12/2012

Apply to:

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