Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

The Project Sourcing Specialist - Technical Services is responsible for executing the procurement process for technical services required by internal business units, ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant supplier selection process. The specialist will manage the tendering process, perform commercial evaluations, and provide recommendations for contract awards, ultimately supporting the organization's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

This description highlights the key aspects of the role, including:

Executing the procurement process for technical services Ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant supplier selection process Managing the tendering process Performing commercial evaluations Providing recommendations for contract awards

MAIN OUTPUTS

Supplier Selection Process:

Receive requests from internal business units for technical services. Manage the supplier selection process, including tendering and evaluation.

Strategic Sourcing:

Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives for technical services required for OPEX and CAPEX projects.

Stakeholder Management:

Build strong relationships with internal and external customers with a view to enhancing customer experience. Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met. Manage communication with suppliers throughout the tendering process. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Commercial Evaluations:

Perform commercial evaluations of tender submissions Analyze pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure best value for the organization.

Tendering and Site Meetings:

Send out tenders to potential suppliers. Arrange and facilitate site meetings with suppliers as required.

Project Award Recommendation:

Draft project award recommendations based on evaluation results. Present recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Innovation:

Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide efficiencies for the organisation.

Management support:

Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Applicant must meet the following requirements:Matric (Senior Certificate) Undergraduate diploma / degree in Procurement / Commerce Institute of Purchasing and Supply SA / CIPS is preferred 5 years' plus experience in Procurement & Project Management Procurement Category Management Program Management General knowledge in Finance General knowledge in Law General knowledge in auditing Report writing skills Excel SAP MS Windows Internet Programme Management tools A general understanding of Health and Safety

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

Proactive Adaptable Planner / Organiser Self-starter that's Deadline Driven Listening skills Decisive Professional Lead "from the front" and "by example" Structured with attention to detail and accuracy Analytical Innovative problem-solving skills Ability to multi-task Think conceptually and create multiple scenarios and hypotheses Collaborative team player, work co-operatively, and share responsibility with others Interact and present to executive level clients Exceptional Negotiation Skills Able to handle pressure * Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential