MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
 A recognised 3 year Diploma/National Diploma in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Purchasing management qualification 
 3 years working experience in Supply Chain Environment actively performing SCM activities. 
 Experience in supervising staff will be an advantageous. 
 Valid driver’s licence will be an advantageous 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 
 Good knowledge of demand management 
 Experienced in conducting market research and commodity analysis 
 Experienced in developing specifications and terms of reference 
 Experienced in database administration 
 Good negotiation skills 
 Understanding of contract related risk management 
 Good knowledge of contracts 
 Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with internal and external customers 
 Sound written and verbal communication skills 
 Ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels 
 Problem solving skills 
 Customer-service orientated skills 
 Computer literacy (working knowledge of Ms Office, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook) 
 Good organisational skills 
 Deadline driven 
 Attention to detail 
 Ability to perform under pressure 
 Ability to work effectively in a team 
 Supervisory skills 
 Creative and innovative thinking 
 Solid knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles 
 Knowledge of B-BBEE, PPPFA and Treasury Regulations 
 Ability to apply Supply Chain policies effectively 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS: 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: 
Demand management 
 Assist with development of specification based on business needs 
 Assist with conducting market research and commodity analysis 
 Support Bid Specification Committee and ensure relevant documents are prepared. 
 Co-ordinate annual end-users requirements and assist in compiling and implementing annual procurement plan 
 Based on business needs, search for potential suppliers within preferred supplier lists and identify additional suppliers if not on preferred supplier lists through market analysis 
 Optimize sourcing through market research/analysis in identifying new and advanced products and potential suppliers 
 Maintain the effective and accurate supplier database 
 Conduct due diligence of the new and existing supplier on the database and ensure that supplier status is tracked and corrective actions taken 
 
Other function and roles: 
Contract management 
 Negotiate contract terms with service providers based on awarded bids, and facilitate contract development processes and signing 
 Oversee contracts in line with regulatory requirements of SANC 
 Maintain and monitor the contract register, and manage supplier performance and irregular expenditure 
 Holding regular engagements with various service providers and other relevant stakeholders. 
 Maintain accurate contract files for all service providers and ensure their safe keeping
 Evaluate and monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations 
 Provide administrative and specialist support services to business units pertaining contract management 
 Responsible for housekeeping and catering function of Council 
 Timely compilation of all required submissions, including relevant reports 
 Assist with internal and external audit 
 Assist with ad-hoc projects as may be determined by management 
 Supervision and development of staff 
 Estimate risks and advise on the possible mitigation strategies