Job Description: The CSIR has a vacancy for a Procurement Practitioner in the Strategic Procurement portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for purchasing goods and services for the CSIR within the allowed governance framework, business, and legislative requirements. T he position is based in Pretoria. Job Responsibilities: Check requisitions for adherence to processes, accuracy and completeness; Create cost savings opportunities and ensure the CSIR’s improvement in preferential procurement on a year on year basis; Conduct analysis on procurement spend and BBBEE per division/portfolio as and when required; Provide relevant procurement information, assess, and implement automated and streamlined actions to improve service delivery to the organisation; Maintain relationships with suppliers to monitor adherence to service level agreements and manage transactional aspects of specific supplier contracts / agreements; Manage all standard RFP and RFQ transactions above R30k (VAT inclusive); Ensure alignment and compliance between client agreements / CSIR tender proposals and procurement activities; Continuously follow up on all quotations, ensure competitiveness and compliance of all quotes before forwarding to clients; Manage procurement activities throughout the purchasing and supply chain including procurement activities resulting from CSIR client contracts and CSIR tender proposals; Measure supplier performance and evaluations, update and keep all procurement records; Expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and excellent service to all clients; Consistently identify new technically compliant, transformed, and competitive suppliers of goods and services required to deliver on the CSIR’s procurement requirements; Ensure that suppliers required to deliver goods and services are appropriately registered; Create purchase requisitions daily with accuracy, manage and timeously respond to all standard inquiries; Job Requirements: Self-management and assertiveness skills; E-procurement knowledge, sourcing and buying skills; Thorough understanding of the business processes; Attention to detail and the ability to meet demanding deadlines; Teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability skills; Problem solving, negotiation and communication skills; Customer service and quality orientation. Financial knowledge and numerical skills; Good understanding of the CIDB Regulations; Good understanding of designated sector procurement; Good understanding and experience of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO); Qualification & Experience: A National Diploma in supply chain management or equivalent qualification with at least three years’ experience in a supply chain / procurement management environment; Job Details: Company: CSIR Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacanciesforyou.xyz
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