Supply Chain Manager (Tenders)

Park:

Kruger National Park

Description:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above position on 12 months Fixed Term Contracts. Reporting to the Senior Manager: SCM and will operate from Skukuza, the successful applicant’s responsibilities will include the following

Please send your application accompanied by a Cover letter stating the position clearly, Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of qualifications and ID document to:
Kruger National Park
Human Resource Division
Private Bag X402
SKUKUZA
1350
For attention: Simon Marutha
Tel:(013) 735-4175
E-mail: Simon.marutha@sanparks.org (please quote the name of the position applying for on the subject line)

If you do not receive any response from us within 21 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• A National Diploma in Logistics/SCM/ Commerce or law and related qualification
• NQF level 7 would be beneficial
• Minimum of 5 years experience in SCM environment at Specialist
• At least 2 years experience at the manager level
• Extensive knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant legislation governing SCM as well as strong analytical skills
• Appropriate Knowledge and Skills in Accounting
• Knowledge of the PFMA and other related regulations
• Strong Teamwork spirit, excellent communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities:

• Review and develop high-level Procurement strategy. This includes the identification of Procurement related opportunities and identifying, developing and prioritising Procurement activities.
• Initiate, co-ordinate the procurement plan and reporting thereof
• Support all business units to achieve their procurement needs through an annual procurement plan.
• Ensure compliance with SCM Policies and Procedures, rules, and regulations
• Manage SCM Deviations
• Compile management reports on Supply Chain Management performance
• Implement best practice on Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• Provide on-going training on Supply Chain Management processes to the staff (both end-users and SCM staff)
• Ensure all procurement is in accordance with legislation governing SCM
• Ensure that proper systems are in place to prevent irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure.
• Conduct ongoing performance management on all direct reports by ensuring that all IPA’s, and IDPs are completed by agreed timelines.
• Manage staff performance and development.
• Ensure optimal use of small businesses in the KNP SCM processes
• Contribute to the updating and development of SCM policy and procedures
• Assist in ensuring that stock is available in the warehouse through contract management of existing contracts and initiating of new contracts
• Bear accountability for overall procurement performance
• Ensure that the process of negotiations on price, commercial terms, and conditions with suppliers is standardized throughout the organization.
• Work closely with the warehouse manager in ensuring that goods procured meet the expected quality and are procured timeously
• Implement a valid and compliant records management system for SCM.
• Reporting to internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting the Business Unit

Salary:

R 585 504 – R 772 724

All the best with your applications