Sourcing Specialist
Sourcing Specialist SALARY GROUP: Junior Management
LOCATION: Western Cape
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
BUSINESS UNIT: PRASA CRES
POST NUMBER: TBA REFERENCE: R&S/WC_SCM01/112023
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: Sourcing Specialist
To strategically source goods and services from external suppliers and/or service providers to meet the requirements of end users in a cost-effective manner through adherence to the
tendering policy, procedures, and practices.
OUTPUTS:
- Conduct adjudication process according to a predefined, communicated and consistently applied set of criteria. Shortlists and eliminates tenders that do
not meet the minimum requirements in the first round of evaluations. - Evaluates tenders against a pre-defined initial set of criteria, Informs tenderers timeously on outcome of award of contracts, Coordinates tenders in
accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements, Drafts recommendation reports for the Adjudication Committees which summarize
recommendations for approval and declining of tenders, Collects and verifies the required data from all relevant sources. - Collates data and generates the reports utilising the information in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Drafts recommendation reports for the Adjudication Committees which summarise recommendations for approval and declining of tenders.
- Submits the report for approval by senior or top management depending on amount of the tender, Negotiate prices, terms of contract with suppliers in line
with total cost ownership, Deliver on saving plans and tracking results. Manage the sourcing process to ensure sourcing targets. - Develops and maintains good relations within the department and all stakeholders, Provides guidance to other departments in relations to procurement
services, Analyses the departmental business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and target, Tracks and monitors Personal Development Plan. - Manages Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Prepare Request for Proposal documents, Coordinate Bid Specification Committee and Bid Evaluation Committee, Conducts formal briefing sessions for
all requests for proposals, Checks that tenderers understand the PRASA CRES requirements and tender process.
KNOWLEDGE: SKILLS: ATTITUDES: CAPABILITIES:
- Company Policies and Procedures,
especially Supply Chain policy, Internal
Processes and Systems. - Extensive understanding of relevant
legislation: PFMA; PPPFA; CIDB;
BBBEE; Treasury Regulations. - Knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
- Strong knowledge and experience in
good corporate governance. - Communication skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Problem Solving skills.
- Contract Management.
- Risk Management.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Compliance.
- Analytical.
- Integrity.
- Reliability.
- Deadline Driven.
- Professional.
- Customer focus.
- Quality oriented and Team Player.
- Ability to work in a result orientated
environment. - Attention to Detail.
Minimum Requirements: - Grade 12 certificate.
- National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing /
Procurement / Logistics or Business Management. - Valid Code 08 Driver’s License.
- Added Advantage:
- Registration with CIPS.
Experience:
KNOWLEDGE:
Company Policies and Procedures,
especially Supply Chain policy, Internal
Processes and Systems.
- Extensive understanding of relevant
legislation: PFMA; PPPFA; CIDB;
BBBEE; Treasury Regulations. - Knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
- Strong knowledge and experience in
good corporate governance.
SKILLS:
Communication skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Problem Solving skills.
- Contract Management.
- Risk Management.
- Excellent administrative skills
ATTITUDES:
Compliance.
Analytical.
Integrity.
Reliability.
Deadline Driven.
Professional.
Customer focus.
Quality oriented and Team Player.
Ability to work in a result orientated
environment.
Attention to Detail.
CAPABILITIES: Sourcing Specialist
Minimum Requirements: Sourcing Specialist
- Grade 12 certificate.
- National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing /
Procurement / Logistics or Business Management. - Valid Code 08 Driver’s License.
- Added Advantage:
- Registration with CIPS.
Experience: - Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Buyer /
Procurement Officer.
Please apply by submitting PRASA’s internal application form OR application letter together with your CV and certified (not
more than 3 months) copy of ID & certificates to: email recruitment.creswcr@prasa.com
Please send one PDF Document.
NB: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & MULTIPLE PDF DOCUMENTS WILL BE DISCARDED
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2023
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the
closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
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ISSUED BY SENIOR MANAGER
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan,
this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE FEMALE
African
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Indian
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Coloured
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White
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African
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Indian
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Coloured
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White
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