The incumbent is employed in the Procurement Business and will report direct to the National Contracts Manager.

MISSION:
To Finalise contracts for goods and services in line with the relevant policies and procedures, thus making company more competitive.

OUTPUTS:
? Creating purchase contracts on the SAP System
? Meeting planned delivery dates
? Sourcing new products and vendors
? Sourcing BEE Suppliers
? Making evaluated judgements in terms of cost benefit analyses
? Making new suppliers aware of purchasing procedures
? Evaluating suppliers performance in terms of them keeping delivery dates
? Self manage via exception reporting

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
? Diploma or Level NQF6 Qualification in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing
? 3-5 Years relevant experience in a Procurement Environment

KNOWLEDGE:
? Be computer literate with a proven competence in the following software packages: (Windows, MS Word & Excel)
? Knowledge of Purchasing Policies/Procedures
? Knowledge of Detailed Procurement Procedures

SKILLS:
? Communication skills (Have excellent verbal language skills)
? Decision making
? Ability to negotiate
? Strong interpersonal skills (including telephone etiquette skills)

ATTITUDE:
? Committed/ loyal
? Sense of urgency / Goal orientated
? Responsible / Accountable
? Confidentiality
? Honest / Reliable
? Flexible / Adaptable
? Supportive
? Initiative/Pro active
? Patient / Empathy
? People and service orientated
PS: Must be immediately available
PS: this is a 6 month contract