Job Description

Senior Procurement and Bids Officer4-Year Contract PostThis position includes the following functions; internal and external stakeholder management; client needs assessment; compilation of specifications/terms of reference; requesting and verifying quotations from suppliers; assisting with or conducting bidding processes; preference goals calculations; maintaining supplier database; checking and monitoring compliance to legislation; organizational and national policies; regulations; framework and guidelines applicable to SCM; managing and administering bid process activities; assisting in developing strategic and operational plans on sourcing of goods and services; acting as a BBBEE verification processor; and any duties as directed by the manager or delegated officials.Key Responsibility Areas will include the following:

• xc2xb7 Advise SAMRC stakeholders on Legislations and SAMRC Policies and procedures.
• xc2xb7 Address End-Users on or about SCM processes.
• xc2xb7 Use of electronic supplier database to acquire goods and services.
• xc2xb7 Sourcing goods or services supplies to an agreed specification.
• xc2xb7 Address end-user's procurement queries.
• xc2xb7 Supplier engagements- follow-up on quotes or address CSD queries.
• xc2xb7 Advertising of the bids on Government Tender bulletin, e-Tenders and SAMRC website.
• xc2xb7 Assist in the preliminary vetting and documenting.
• xc2xb7 Assist in facilitating questions and answers from bidders during the bid process.
• xc2xb7 Organizing Bid Evaluation Meetings and draft EMC reports.

Core Requirements:

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification
• 2-3 years' relevant experience in a Supply Chain environment
• Project management experience required
• A valid driver's license

Added Advantage

• Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management
• Solid 2 years' experience in Tender or supply chain administration in a research-focused environment

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear, applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Department at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.A salary in the region of R 293 027 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing date: 12 September 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R769A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.Options include: The latest version of "Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari"

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