Demand & Acquisition Management Specialist

Job Description

• Demand Management  Develop and implement procurement plans  Conduct market analysis  Develop sourcing strategies  Facilitate Bid Specification Committee processes  Maintain supplier database.
• Provide demand management support to business units.
• Acquisition Management  Manage quotation and competitive bidding processes  Ensure compliance with SCM legislation  Facilitate advertisements, briefing sessions, evaluations and adjudications.
• Ensure implementation of Treasury Instructions.
• Operational Management  Develop operational plans  Review SCM policies  Implement strategic initiatives  Improve internal controls  Monitor legislative developments
• Risk, Audit, Compliance and Financial Management  Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility  Ensure that all expenses incurred by the unit are in line with the PFMA and accounted for 
• Ensure implementation of Risk Register, standard operating procedure, Policies, Delegation of authority and proper implementation of National Treasury Directives/guidelines and instructions.
• People Management  Manage the performance of subordinates in accordance with the policies and procedures of cidb  Oversee the development of Personal Development Plans for subordinates and ensure implementation  Discipline subordinate as and when necessary, in accordance with cidb policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Public Finance, Financial Management or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Management, Acquisition Management, Procurement with at least 3 years at a supervisory/junior management level. Experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, bid management, and supplier relationship management. Experience in managing and leading teams