GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
 


​PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
  • Pretoria
  • Permanent
  • Full Time
  • Market Related
  • EE/AA, Non EE/AA
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Introduction
The position of Procurement Specialist is vacant. The Procurement Specialist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Procurement Operations and forms part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is based in Head Office in Pretoria.
The remuneration package for this position is R 1 077 621 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Procurement Operations through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
  • Efficiently and effectively roll out and implement the procurement elements flowing from the GEMS strategy;
  • Provide professional, ethical and compliant procurement processes and procurement activities up to and including negotiation and contracting for relevant GEMS stakeholders to achieve value for money and high stakeholder satisfaction;
  • To consider, plan and coordinate all procurement related requirements of the Scheme;
  • To deliver outcomes and objectives as agreed with the Senior Manager, including those contained within the Work Plan;
  • Effectively report on procurement activities against the determined procurement principles;
  • Review and submit progress against annual procurement plans bi-weekly to the Senior Manager: Procurement Operations;
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and assess adherence to contractual conditions and budgetary provisions.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification:
  • Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Economics or similar;
 
Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in procurement and particularly in procurement,
  • planning and contracting with at least 3 years of experience at a management level;
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and negotiation and contracting;
  • Procurement Planning Skills;
  • Be organised and have good time management skills;
  • Be analytical and have the ability to manage priorities;
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening, written and verbal);
  • Have the ability to work well as part of a team;
  • Be computer literate in at least Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint on an advanced level;
  • Be responsible and reliable;
  • Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail;
  • Be self-motivated and pro-active;
  • Have strong negotiation skills;
  • Have resilient pressure management abilities; 
  • An understanding of the medical schemes industry would be advantageous



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Interested?
The closing date for applications is 18 December 2024.
Should you not hear from us by 31 January 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
  • Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
  • Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
  • Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
  • GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
  • GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
  • Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.
 
GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration
 
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