Supply Chain Accountant

About the position

Supply Chain Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma / B Degree Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Logistics, Purchasing /Public Administration or related field.
• 3-year supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
• 3-year experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent position will be an added advantage
• Experience in a research environment in general will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• The ability to establish and maintain working relationship with others.
• Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, PPP2022 and other relevant legislation.
• Valid SA driver's license.

POSITION OUTPUTS

• Manage the Procurement Function at Central Office (including amongst others, procuring goods and services, liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotations / tenders, guide in developing specifications, negotiating contracts and contract administration according to procurement policy).
• Cost management by applying best sourcing strategies.
• Act in direct support to the research function.
• Evaluation of quotations and tenders in terms of PFMA/PPFFA and Treasury Regulations.
• Manage the procurement process.
• Implementation of SCM policy and regulations.
• Source all suppliers at Central Office.
• Promoting procurement empowerment (BEE/HDI).
• Internal control compliance.
• Make presentations to the Bid Adjudication Committee and Corporate Tender Committee.
• Ensure that the risks related to Supply Chain Management are adequately addressed.
• Evaluation of supplier's performance.
• Attend to audit queries.
• Give procurement guidance to business units and management.
• Provide leadership to subordinates.

Tender Administration.

Desired Skills:

• PFMA
• PPPFA
• Treasury Regulations