Minimum Qualifications: National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Public Procurement or Equivalent Preferred Qualifications: B Com degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Public Procurement or Equivalent Minimum Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in Supply Chain Management of which three (3) years in Preferential Procurement, Tender Evaluation Processes and Technical Project procurement and 2 years in the Public Sector Two (2) years supervisory experience and coordination of the work of others Key Outputs: Reporting to the Lead Acquisition Specialist, the appointee will: Draft tender documents, tender advertisements and tender pack preparation Facilitate tender opening meetings and ensure recording of the tender submissions Participate in the Bid specification and Evaluation committee meetings Evaluate tenders and generate technical purchase orders and contracts for technical goods and services in accordance with Procedures Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and ensuring their requirements are met. Prioritize on-time processing and delivery of End-user procurement requests Resolving operational procurement issues relating to Purchasing, End-users and Finance division Ensure all procurement activities, comply with SCM policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Foster and maintain relationships with existing suppliers to ensure cost efficiency, consistent quality and timely deliveries Manage procurement of goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Conduct analysis to understand market trends on goods and services and negotiate reasonable prices Analyse and provide reports on performance and compliance requirements Provide daily supervision, guidance and development of subordinates Participate in the recruitment of staff members aligned to the structure of the Division Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements Competencies: Computer literacy, MS Office as well ERP systems Valid unendorsed drivers licence Knowledge of BBBEE Knowledge of PPPFA, price and preference scoring methods and any other related SCM legislative framework Working knowledge of engineering spares and consumables Above average interpersonal, planning and prioritizing skills Ability to work independently and under pressure People living with disabilities, coloured and Indian Females are encouraged to apply