Consultant Pulmonology

Job Requirements and Knowledge:

The successful candidate will provide a complete procurement service to the NBCRFLI in order to enable all relevant departments to perform their core functions including the maintenance of costs. He/she will ensure proper contract management by applying the Procure 2 Pay process through:

Compliance to Procurement Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) when purchasing goods and services

Management of Supplier Database i.e. loading new suppliers on database; blocking of old/ underutilised Suppliers on database; updating of Supplier information on database and maintaining of Supplier information checklist

Store Management where you will receive/ issue stock physically and on MM SAP,

Assisting the Procurement Manager with the tendering process through opening tenders, preparing tender documentation, provide administration assistance in Bid Committees and filling of tender documents,

Administration of Purchasing Monitoring System through creation of daily purchase orders on MM SAP, and sourcing of competitive quotations,

Assisting the Procurement Manager to prepare monthly Management Reports by providing monthly Supplier Database management stats

Supplier Negotiations where you will negotiate price discounts, reduced lead-times, maintain savings register and maintain a good relationship with the suppliers

SLA s and Contract Management through preparation and drawing-up Contract Amendments/ extension; Maintain Contract/ SLA templates; Investigate and address variance between SLAs and Monthly invoices

Maintain professional relationship with Internal and External customers with Procurement related queries and keep open communication with all relevant Departments

Risk Management and identify areas of risk exposure and assist to design mitigating controls

Manage and monitor the issuing and usage of cell phones, 3G cards and iPads to staff

Assisting users with cell phone upgrades and other related queries

Assist and educate users on the use of the SAP Procurement System

Insurance and Fleet Management and ensure that all insurance covers are updated with latest information, ensure License disk renewal and payments of Disc and traffic fines

Requirements

Technical Competencies and Related Skills:

SAP MM; PFMA Act; Tax law (VAT)

Service Level agreements

Procurement policies and practices

Basic accounting

Communication skills

Assertiveness

Self-Motivated

Knowledge sharing

Meticulous and attention to detal

Team player

Patience

Independent worker

Ability to handle pressure

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.