Manager – Supply Chain Management

Main Duties:

• Management of the SCM processes.
• Provide guidance and direction on SCM matters to Umalusi management and employees.
• Development and Management of Umalusi’s demand and procurement plan demand, acquisition and contract management.
• Monitor performance against set targets.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting on procurement activities and expenditure.  
• Management of the Central Supplier Database processes.
• Coordination of requests and proposals from the various units.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and Treasury Regulations.
• Ensure all procurement within Umalusi comply with the relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA; PPPFA; PPPFA Regulations; BBBEE; National Treasury Instruction Notes, etc.)
• Keep abreast of developments within the Public Sector on SCM matters.
• Develop and implement Supply Chain Management Policies and Procedures in line with the relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA; PPPFA; PPPFA Regulations; BBBEE; National Treasury Instruction Notes, etc.)
• Conduct SCM training to the staff.

Requirements:

• 3-year post-matric qualification in Supply Chain Management.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management.  

Required Skills:

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and the ability to liaise at all levels within a public entity.
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite.

Additional Advantage:

• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain and Procurement Management will be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management in the Public Sector.
• Ability to manage and oversee procurement and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of legislation governing the procurement of goods and services in the Public Sector.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles espoused by the PFMA; PPPFA; PPPFA Regulations; BBBEE.
• Good stakeholder relations and willingness to work co-operatively in a team.