Manager: Strategic Sourcing

Job Purpose

• To develop and deploy category management strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing for designated categories, formulate implementation plans for a portfolio of strategic commodities and manage relevant commodity teams. To execute strategic sourcing initiatives relating to SARS supply chain management area of operation, leading to the creation of a competitive, fair, equitable, transparent and cost-effective procurement system

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management AND 8-10 years' experience in Procurement/Supply Chain or similar environment, of which 3-4 years at Junior Management level

Alternative

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain or similar environment, of which 3-4 years at Junior Management level

Job Outputs:

Process

• Actively support and develop accredited small BEE and SMEs through providing guidance.
• Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.
• Ensure that the needs of SARS are met and take appropriate actions by co-ordinating the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that the procurement function complies with all statutory and Treasury requirements and SARS policies and procedures.
• Responsible for contributing to the development of sourcing and procurement strategies for specific commodity areas.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include: work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
• Responsible for tender management, by reviewing all tenders and recommending and adjudication in line with delegations of authority.
• Responsible for vendor performance management.
• The application of risk management techniques to high value, high-risk procurement activities.
• Unpacking technical and user specifications with users. 
• Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; implementing best practice solutions.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Timeously communicate top down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.

People

• Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.
• Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.
• Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems, and achieve objectives.

Finance

• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.
• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.

Client

• Structure long-term vendor and end-user relationships.
• Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.

Behavioural competencies

• Fairness and Transparency - Management and review
• Accountability (V) - Manages and evaluates the activities of self, others and the business area
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management - Forms relationships with cross functional teams and external customers
• Honesty and Integrity (V) - Work to build commitment and engagement to improve the behaviour
• Conceptual Thinking - Clarifies complex concepts
• Championing the Mandate - Takes initiative
• Influencing Others - Adapts message
• Mobilising Teams - Aligns the team
• Driving for Excellence - Monitors performance
• Leveraging Diversity - Describes how to influence culture
• Accurate Understanding - Infers and understands differences
• Developing Others - Develops leaders
• Trust - Displays strong levels of commitment and trust
• Respect (V) - Constructive engagement
• Problem solving and analyses - Tactical analysis
• Building Sustainability - Professionalises

GOC - Confidential

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures  - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Tax Knowledge - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill and requires guidance but not constant supervision. Is proficient in the interpretation and application of the relevant taxes.
• Financial Acumen - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Risk Management - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Managerial Budgeting - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provides technical guidance when required
• Effective Business Communication - :  Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Problem Analysis and Judgement - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Planning, Management and Measurement - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Decisiveness - Takes decisions to benefit the business
• Business Acumen - Considers factors influencing the businesses strategic direction
• Negotiation Skills - Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required
• Expenditure Management - Advanced knowledge and skills to provide advise and guidance, in terms of expenditure management principles and procedures
• Supply Chain Management - Contributes to the supply chain management function by integrating and optimising functional activities, processes or systems across an internal value chain and ensuring adherence to an operational framework of policies
• Procurement and Asset Management - Level:  Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required

Compliance Competency

• Compliance to Procurement Principles and Legislation.
• GOC    Confidential
• Finance for Procurement Professionals
• Procurement Process Management (PPM) ADVANCE
• Procurement Contract Selection and Legal ADVANCE
• Risk Management (Risk) ADVANCE
• Negotiation Skills (Neg) ADVANCE
• Supply Base Analysis (SBA) ADVANCE
• Customer/Client Management ADVANCE
• Contract Management (CM) ADVANCE

Deadline:6th November,2026