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RE-ADVERTISING PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 08 JANUARY 2024 SOURCING SPECIALIST X2 Reporting line : Category Manager Division: Group Finance Scale Code: 401 Position ID: 60020501, 60017771 CLOSING DATE: 08 JANUARY 2024 Reporting to Category Manager: To conduct strategic sourcing projects and activities on behalf of the SABC in order to deliver quantitative benefits. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * OPERATIONAL PLAN * Gathering specification information * Facilitate and lead the Briefing Sessions and bid evaluations committee * Facilitating supplier selection Drive the usage of contracts throughout the company and report on sourcing/procurement benefits. * FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT * Negotiating with suppliers * Tracking Savings and Reporting on them. Analyse supplier/commodity cost drivers and construct total cost models, which can be used to secure good deals and manage the cost on an ongoing basis with the help of a Commodity/ Category Manager * GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE * Compliance with all relevant standards, demonstrate a high level of probity * Ensure sourcing processes are in line with PPPFA directives and other specific legislation. * Ensuring that confidentiality & non-disclosure and declaration forms are completed and signed by relevant committee members * PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Ability and experience to facilitate the Bid Specification Committees and facilitates Bid Evaluation Committees on different projects. * Forming and Leading Cross Functional Teams for different projects and business units. * ADMINISTRATION * Preparing tender/Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents and Request for Quotations (RFQs). * Compiling the bid evaluation documentations * Providing declaration forms, terms of references for bid evaluation committees and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement forms. * Preparing bid advertisement for different projects and send to tender office for publication. Preparing award documentation for approval as per DAF. * STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT * Manage Stake holders * Manage supplier relations * Monitor and maintain relationship with suppliers and project managers * Manage contracts put in place by the company and develop relationships, both internally with key operational users and externally with the suppliers. INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7). EXPERIENCE 6 years Experience in Supply Chain / Procurement of which 3 years be as Buyer / Senior Buyer or Sourcing Specialist KNOWLEDGE * Proven ability to source both in the local and international markets. * Experience in overall Procurement and BEE will be an advantage. * Broad knowledge of Broadcast commodities or similar along with an understanding of their complexities, cost drivers and factors that could influence their pricing. * Ability to develop and present relevant documentation (e.g. RFPs, RFQs, formal contracts). * Be computer literate in Microsoft Projects and the Office Suite, including possessing advanced Excel and SAP Knowledge. * Proven record in delivering sustainable procurement total benefits e.g. total cost reductions; * Experience in formal project management. * Possess excellent negotiating skills, obtained from strategic or complex negotiations; * Proven ability in developing a detailed understanding of complex technical materials or services. * High numeric skills with the ability to build complex models; * Analytical and problem solving skills, and well organized/structured * Good Communication Skills. * Extensive Negotiating Skills. * Time Management. * Customer relations. * Facilitating of solutions development and initiatives. * Ability to manage changing operational needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * OPERATIONAL PLAN * Gathering specification information * Facilitate and lead the Briefing Sessions and bid evaluations committee * Facilitating supplier selection Drive the usage of contracts throughout the company and report on sourcing/procurement benefits. * FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT * Negotiating with suppliers * Tracking Savings and Reporting on them. Analyse supplier/commodity cost drivers and construct total cost models, which can be used to secure good deals and manage the cost on an ongoing basis with the help of a Commodity/ Category Manager * GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE * Compliance with all relevant standards, demonstrate a high level of probity * Ensure sourcing processes are in line with PPPFA directives and other specific legislation. * Ensuring that confidentiality & non-disclosure and declaration forms are completed and signed by relevant committee members * PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Ability and experience to facilitate the Bid Specification Committees and facilitates Bid Evaluation Committees on different projects. * Forming and Leading Cross Functional Teams for different projects and business units. * ADMINISTRATION * Preparing tender/Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents and Request for Quotations (RFQs). * Compiling the bid evaluation documentations * Providing declaration forms, terms of references for bid evaluation committees and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement forms. * Preparing bid advertisement for different projects and send to tender office for publication. Preparing award documentation for approval as per DAF. * STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT * Manage Stake holders * Manage supplier relations * Monitor and maintain relationship with suppliers and project managers * Manage contracts put in place by the company and develop relationships, both internally with key operational users and externally with the suppliers.

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