The purpose of the Procurement Officer:
Is to procure various goods and services for Interfront SOC Ltd in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Review request for quotation forms
- Create / assist with RFQs/RFTs
- Obtaining appropriate motivation for purchases
- Complete purchase requisition form and obtain required approval to procure as per Delegation of authority
- Create purchase orders
- Place orders with vendors and notify unsuccessful ones
- Purchase and order in accordance with specifications
- Maintain and update purchase records / registers to ensure that they are complete and up to date
- Ensure compliance in terms of the PFMA, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and National Treasury Regulations
- Ensure orders are placed only with Suppliers listed on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database
- Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, payment terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
- Delivery of procurement initiatives to affect cost savings to the business
- Establish & maintain contract records; ensuring compliance with company guidelines (policy & procedures are adhered to)
- Administer tender process from compilation of specifications through to award of bids
- Execute tender agreements and follow up as required.
- Checking incoming vendor invoices to ensure correct supply, cost and terms are being delivered to respective businesses / match to PO’s
- Follow up on long outstanding orders
- Provide advice to management on procurement related matters
- Prepare procurement packs for payment
- Follow up with Financial Accountant to ensure suppliers have been paid
- Make sure procurement request tickets are closed within the prescribed time frame
- Make sure goods/services are procured from the correct budget code and within the approved budget amount
Minimum Requirements:
- Certificate or equivalent in Public Procurement/Supply Chain
- Must be familiar with the PPPFA 5 of 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2017, PFMA, National Treasury Regulation, Supply Chain Management guidelines, BBBEE Act
- At least 2 years experience in a similar role
- Procurement within the IT industry will be an advantage
We offer competitive remuneration packages commensurate with the positions available and a pleasant working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer in terms of which we will give preference to employment equity candidates. Shortlisted candidates will need to agree to an oath of secrecy, a declaration of private interests, psychometric assessments (if required for position), reference/s checks and pre-employment screening and or vetting, which includes background, criminal and tax clearance checks.
Closing Date: 25 February 2019
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