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ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
 
MANAGER: SUPPLY CHAIN D1
ITHALA SOC LIMITED
DURBAN HEAD OFFICE
REFERENCE NUMBER: SM20036
 
Reporting to the CFO, the Supply Chain Manager will take responsibility for the Company's supplier framework. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services that are required by the Company. Identify service providers who can supply these goods and services, negotiate prices and arrange for the purchase and delivery of goods and services. Manage relationship and service levels of third party suppliers and enhance levels of service across the business. 
 
 
The responsibilities for the successful candidate will be to: 
 Ensure compliance to SCM processes, policy and procedures of all contracts intended to source goods and services. 
 Correctly apply policies, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. 
 Create and maintain an active audit trail for all SCM procurement activities. 
 Ensure the implementation of RFI / RFP / RFQ processes and projections to support bid documents in alignment with procurement internal processes and procedures 
 Negotiate with suppliers within mandate on prices, terms, product specifications, delivery time, quality or specification and quantity to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of the material services and equipment for the company. 
 Ensure execution of all committee recommendations timeously. 
 Advise and ensure compliance of respective committees to all SCM legal and regulatory requirements. 
 Facilitate interaction with market for all active bids. 
 Facilitate bid clarifications pre-tender awards. 
 Issue and evaluate all tenders below and above R1 000 000, and recommend award based on pre-compliance, functionality and price. 
 Monitor contract expiry dates to make necessary procurement initiatives proactively. 
 Maintain an active supplier database and ensure accuracy of supplier information at all time. 
 Facilitate the handling of market queries. 
 Facilitate and participate in bid evaluation. 
 Facilitate and ensure the sourcing process is efficient and as short as possible. 
 Assist End Users from Project Advertising to Project Award (BSC, Tender, BEC and BAC) 
 Prepare Contracts Strategy and RFI / RFQ 
 Ensure all compliance documentation is always attached to the purchase order and/or contract for audit purposes 
 
The following minimum requirements must be met in order to be considered for this position: 
 Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics 
 National Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or 
 Degree in in Supply Chain 
 4 - 5 years Procurement and Supply Chain Management Experience 
 Knowledge and experience in Contract Management and Contract Law 
 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of national SCM regulations i.e. PFMA, PPPFA, CIDB Best Practice, etc. 
 Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiation 
 Focus on customer (internal and external) 
 Solve problems and make decisions 
 Plan and organize 
 Analyse and interpret procurement spend 
 Manage conflict 
 Work in teams and collaborate 
 Managing risk 
 Create reports on budget and customer satisfaction and adjust buying strategies accordingly.



ITHALA EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 JULY 2020. 
 
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A DETAILED CV; CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID DOCUMENT BY E-MAIL TO: HR_recruitment1@ithala.co.za
 
KINDLY ALSO INCLUDE A MOTIVATION OF HOW YOU MEET EACH OF THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE AND QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THE POSITION 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
 LATE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH NO REFERENCE NUMBER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES. 
 ALL SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO ASSESSMENTS, REFERENCE AND CREDIT CHECKS. 
 IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT, PLEASE ACCEPT THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.