Strategic Buyer X 2 (Internal / External) Hay 14 at NECSA

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Purchasing


Purchase goods, services and works according to service level agreements between NECSA Group and the vendor.
Efficiently drive and manage the process of procuring goods and services through the tendering and 3 quote processes. This involves:
For 3 quote procured goods, services and works:

-Prepares and processes request (if not procured through existing contract)

-Investigates available and existing suppliers

-Identifies suppliers which comply with the Necsa Group procurement procedure, with specific emphasis on B-BBEE.

-Negotiates with suppliers to achieve best value for money and to clarify key terms (delivery dates, payment terms etc.

-Recommends possible suppliers by using value adding selection criteria

Ensures that the procurement function, however exercised within the Necsa Group, complies with all statutory requirements and Necsa Group's internal policies
Promotes and apply Preferential Procurement Regulations within the Necsa Group's prescribed by PPPFA
Expedite outstanding orders on a regular basis by following up with suppliers
Effectively handling and solving escalated/emergency situations that requires procurement interventions
Actively supports and develops qualifying SME's through providing guidance on
RFQ/Tender processes
In consultation with other internal stakeholders, investigates all procurement policy violations by both staff and suppliers and report to management.


Strategic Sourcing and Tendering Initiatives:


Conduct needs analysis and consolidate requirements for bulk procurement on strategic projects
Ensures continual supply of materials and services by surveying the local market for current sources of supply.
Actively liaises with all authorisers to get new contracts approved in a timely manner.
Actively communicate and manages price adjustments on transactions so as to maintain a competitive value for money position for the Necsa Group.
Participate as a team member as and when required on the Necsa Bid Committees.


Vendor Relationship Management


Engage with vendors and business on an operational level in order to ensure that the vendor adheres to the contractual arrangements, as well to meet and exceeds customer expectations.
Collate data relating to vendor performance in order to provide input into the normal Necsa Group reporting requirements.
Implement resolutions agreed upon between Necsa Group and the vendor.
Responsible for the development and updating of the vendor list.


Internal Customer Relations


Directly engage with key internal stakeholders on operational issues relating to vendors providing goods or services procured off contract
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and management
Manage purchasing activities including unpacking of functional or technical specifications with end users, translation of functional requirements into technical specifications where required
Promotes adherence to purchasing principles and ethics by both internal clients and suppliers
Liaises with internal key stakeholders regarding ending contracts and defines appropriate action plan in co-ordination with internal customers, ensures that the procurement of goods or services complies with all external and internal statutory requirements;
Handles and resolve business and supplier queries


Administration and Filing


Maintain proper filing system for all transactional documents.
Ensure confidentiality of supplier information
Ensure an auditable trail of all procurement transactions
Ensure timeous availability of any information requested by the auditors
Adheres to all safety & GMP procedures in the performance of job duties.
Perform any other reasonable Supply Chain Management duties as assigned by the superior


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:


National Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or equivalent (NQF 6)
5 years' experience in Procurement or SCM environment.
Public Sector procurement experience will be advantageous
Complex Project procurement experience will be advantageous


Closing date:

22 April 2026