​ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INCORPORATION (OBP) VACANCIES

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PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
Ref: (PS12/2024)
 
Closing Date: 27 August 2024
 
To supervise the procurement process in order to ensure that all materials required for vaccine production are available on time and at the right quality to contribute towards ensuring uninterrupted operations.
 
Main Responsibilities: Effective purchasing of good and services in accordance to procurement policies guideline and procedures. * Work with managers in identifying and implementing innovative and continuous ideas and methodologies within the procurement department * Ensure that cost saving initiatives are implemented in the organization * Negotiation of price and terms with relevant suppliers * Ensure that correct goods are procured cost effectively from the correct suppliers * Liaise with finance department to ensure that suppliers are paid on time * Coordination of the procurement system * Ensure that all RFQs are processed as per standard timelines. Ensure that the supplier database is always up to date * Ensure that standard supplier evaluation is performed on all suppliers of strategic materials * Collaborate with Suppliers and stakeholders to solve relevant problems or solutions in the procurement process * Ensure ISO 9000 standard operating procedures / implementation and maintenance * Maintain the inventory system and ensure that all inventory items have a maximum and minimum level * Ensure sufficient stock holding on consumables * Stock must be counted and balance on ERP System * Ensure stock take on high value items / monthly stock takes *Develop best practices to achieve the larger Operational financial goals * Responsible for ensuring that monthly expenses are managed, and excessive costs are investigated * Responsible for overseeing that all organisational assets are managed and maintained to the company’s standards * Receive the approved budget and communicate the figures to staff *Monitor the budget to ensure that figures balance in terms of budgeted and actual figures * Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
 
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management. NQF 6 * 3 Years’ experience in government (SOC, SOE) and pharmaceuticals procurement in a manufacturing environment * Working knowledge of PFMA and National Treasury Regulations * Working knowledge of BBBEE Act and Government procurement principles.
 
Remuneration: A Paterson Grade C3 remuneration package will be offered that is commensurate with experience and qualification of the successful candidate.

NOTES: OBP reserves the right to fill any of its positions. 
 
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications by e-mail to Recruitment@obpvaccines.co.za by the closing date.

No late applications will be accepted or considered after the closing date. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Should you not hear back from us in 3 months from closing date consider your application unsuccessful. 

Candidates should reside within South Africa.