Eastern Cape: Procurement Specialist: Bids and Acquisition Management

August 15, 2025 Jobs in Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape: Procurement Specialist: Bids and Acquisition Management

Posted on 2025-08-15 00:00:00

Employer	Unspecified
Category	Management / exec / consulting
Location	South Africa / Eastern Cape

Job Summary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Bachelors degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any relevant qualification (NQF7). 5 years experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/ Logistics management or strategic sourcing roles, preferably in higher education or public sector organizations at least 3 years at a supervisory role. Technical and Systems Proficiency on MS and any relevant ERP System (Enterprise Resource Planning – ERP, Microsoft Suit – MS DUTIES: Determine detailed priorities aligned with approved goals & plans Supervise human resources as per structure Participate in interviews for filling vacancies with leadership & HR Discuss staff leave requirements & obtain approval from leadership Participate in disciplinary hearings when required Measure & controls portfolio outputs / results against objectives Report on staff queries & issues Provide input into the procurement strategy development Analyse supply chain demand planning requests received from stakeholders Submit strategic demand requests to leadership for approval Analyse market trends, assess suppliers & add to supplier list Interpret data analytics from tools to monitor demand process performance Manage the SCM Demand & Acquisition end-to-end processes Manage the bidding process for procurement projects Monitor & controls accurate record keeping of procurement processes Report to management the status of demand & acquisition process outcomes Provide input in the Procurement & Supplier Management Policy Implement supplier management and procurement policy and procedures Ratify negotiated new contracts with suppliers against standards Liaise with strategic suppliers on special matters/issues Make recommendations on actions/changes regarding supplier agreements and correctness of bid documents / tenders / contracts / SLA’s Report on contractual issues, metrics and other related information SKILLS REQUIRED: Ethics, Integrity & Governance Project and Contract Management Technical and Systems Proficiency (ERP, MS) Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning Supply Chain Management (SCM) Compliance Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Support Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and report writing Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure High level of professionalism and confidentiality Risk and Cost Management Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities, Organizational skills Excellent negotiation Verbal & Written Communication Interpersonal and Assertiveness skills Closing Date: 31 August 2025 To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to: Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. 1. Applications must be accompanied by: a) A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae b) A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s c) A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form d) Copies of the applicants qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA 2. No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted. 3. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 4.Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

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