Officer Procurement: Primary Energy - Eskom Communications

Key Responsibilities

• Executing integrated sourcing and procurement processes and following prescribed procedures towards fulfilling procurement needs is done economically and efficiently, in line with policies and procedures.
• Execute purchases of goods and services and manage procurement administration.
• Negotiate and coordinate conclusion of agreements with suppliers to meet customer expectations.
• Manage problems/risks and make recommendations timeously.
• Support and assist line managers with the tender process from market research, specifications
• and selection criteria through to the drawing up of contracts.
• Report on status of contracts prior to expiration dates and facilitate processes to appoint
• service providers to perform relevant services.
• Ensure that all contracts are completed and signed according to policies and procedures.
• Obtain the approvals for deviations/variations from the relevant Delegated Approval Authority.
• Communicate audit requirements to Management related to procurement matters affecting the department.
• Ensure effective facilitation of responses to all audit queries.
• Put in place effective internal controls to eliminate audit findings.
• Build and maintain healthy interpersonal and inter-team relationships. Liaise with all stakeholders about the procurement process requirements.Liaise and perform ad-hoc duties as required by the department in procurement matters.
• Ensure effective facilitation of responses to all audit queries.
• Put in place effective internal controls to eliminate audit findings.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma /National Higher Diploma in Commerce/Transport Logistics & Supply Chain Management at NQF 6 with 240 credits
• Related Minimum Experience: 3 years Commercial / Supplier Management experience

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership
• Team player
• Stakeholder management
• Results Orientation
• Behavioural
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Reliability
• Independent
• Embrace diversity
• Forward-thinking and proactive

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Procurement best practices, including those contained in legislation
• Proven ability to providing procurement advice and fast turnaround times for complex procurement that meets customer and organisational needs.
• Knowledge of managing risk in order to improve organisational outcomes within procurement
• Commercial and Eskom procurement processes
• Understanding function environment
• Understanding Eskom business and value chain
• Document, records control processes and systems

Skill

• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, skilled in Systems
• Applications and Products (SAP)
• Demand Forecasting and Planning
• Spend analysis
• Strategic Commodity/Projects Sourcing Knowledge
• Procure-To-Pay Process
• Financial Analysis
• Legal Knowledge
• Industry and Market Analysis
• Commodity and Supplier Profiling (Commodity Management)
• Sourcing/Procurement Strategy Formulation & Implementation
• Negotiation Strategy Development & Implementation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Knowledge of a suite of contracts
• Project Management

Attributes

• Skilled in the applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties