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SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL RISK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION (SASRIA)
 

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HEAD OF PROCUREMENT
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/08/12
Reference Number SAS240729-1
Job Title Head of Procurement
Job Type Permanent
Division Finance
Department Procurement
EE Occupational Levels Level 7: Middle and Senior Management
Location - Town / City Sandton
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Advert Summary
The Head of Procurement will be responsible for procurement- governance, legislation and compliance management duties, while working in close contact with the Procurement team and internal Stakeholders.




Minimum Requirements
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A tertiary 3-year Diploma/ Degree (Commerce/ Supply Chain/ Business) or related procurement qualification.
  • Related Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
  • MCIPS certification an added advantage.
 
Minimum Experience:
  • At least a minimum of 8-10 years’ proven working experience in supervising/managing others within procurement or supply chain management.
  • Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
  • Strong Commercial acumen, exceptional eye for details, including experience in leading negotiations.
  • Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
1. Strategic Alignment
  • Contribute towards the development of company’s strategic plans.
  • Compile and present departmental strategy for Exco review and input into broader organisational strategy.
  • Ensures that financial transactions, policies and procedures meet short- and long-term business objectives and regulatory body requirements.
  • Identification of departmental risks and implementing departmental risk management strategy.
 
2. Operational
  • Monitor all procurement activities.
  • Market analysis plus total supplier base management.
  • Report to the executive management team.
  • Procurement department internal and external reporting on KPIs
  • Ensure sourcing decisions are made in accordance with approved strategies.
  • Ensure Supplier bidding / selection in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedures and enforce implementation.
  • Ensure early Supplier involvement in cost management initiatives to ensure achievement of associated targets.
  • Developing and implement procurement strategies and methodologies.
  • Manage and structure the company’s relationship with the supply base.
  • Perform and monitor Supplier evaluation.
  • Enforce and regulate transactional processes in accordance with both Policies and Procedures.
  • Interaction with Sasria’s procurement function
  • Interaction with Business departments on critical procurement matters to ensure improved procurement efficiencies.
 
3. Policy and Governance
  • Review and implement Procurement-related policies. This includes Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) policies.
  • Ensure that all governance structures both within the department and at corporate level are operational.
  • Ensure business is kept abreast with Procurement practices.
  • Manage procurement-related risks.
 
4. Sustainable Development
  • Develop and implement Enterprise & Supplier Development strategies and initiatives.
  • Promote transformation through procurement best practices and policies e.g. B-BBEE and PPPFA.
  • Review and support local content strategies.
 
5. Budgeting and financial responsibilities
  • Execute the Budgeting and Forecasting process for Sasria.
  • Manage the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure within set parameters.
  • Prepare reports for Board and Board Committee Packs Contribute towards the business Strategic Planning.
 
6. People Management
  • Ensure that annual performance objectives are set and understood by team members.
  • Development areas identified and career development plans in place for team members.
  • Manage team performance, ensuring that non-performance is dealt with accordingly and to achieve individual and organization goals and objectives.
  • Developing a skilled team capable of assisting Sasria with the achievement of its objectives.
  • Identify resourcing needs and participate in the recruitment of staff.
  • Ensure that all staff are trained, skilled and that their expertise is fully applied.
  • Ensure that working environment contributes improving staff morale and increased productivity.
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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