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DIRECTOR PROCUREMENT

POST REF.:545

Status of Position: 5-year renewable contract based on performance

The Director Procurement reports to the Chief Financial Officer and strategically implement DUT Supply Chain Management policies, procedures, plans, and systems by managing, co-ordinating and controlling the overall procurement and stores function through effective management of a procurement team. The aim is to ensure fiscal compliance as well as both excellent customer service and alignment with the objectives of DUT.

Minimum Requirements:

• BTech, Hons Bachelor or equivalent
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) registration at a higher level.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in contract/purchasing/procurement at a managerial level.

Knowledge:

• PPPFA requirements, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
• BBBEE Regulations
• ITS or equivalent
• E-procurement
• Principles of contract law
• Institutional Statute
• Taxation legislation
• Higher Education Act

Special Requirements:

• Understanding of Higher Education environment
• Business/commercial Acumen
• Communication skills – verbal, written, presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to conduct purchasing research
• Statistical analysis
• Knowledge of commodities and services
• Ability to negotiate and compile contracts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement appropriate policies, business processes and procedures for the section
• Develop and maintain an annual Supply Chain Strategy and implement departmental operational plans
• Ensure that procurement processes and procedures comply with relevant legislation
• Implement and monitor relevant policies and processes ranging from demand, acquisitions and service level agreements with suppliers of service
• Establishes price trends analysis of new products and processes.
• Approves and qualifies vendors and authorises purchase orders through the relevant governance structures.
• Develop and implement procurement best practices in order to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and value for money
• Institutes and promote cost management strategies
• Monitors performance factors of major subcontractors.
• Ensures financial policies and decisions made in regional and national purchasing forums are adhered to.
• Takes responsibility for high level negotiations with suppliers for goods prices, credit terms, discounts, quality and rebates
• Manages the relationship with the Purchasing Consortium of SA (PURCO) to maximise benefit from large volume purchases
• Compiles regional contracts for all institutions in KZN for large volume purchases
• Coordinates and manages PURCO user group meetings
• Manage and monitor spending trends on existing contracts
• Ensure that procurement risks within the section and University-wide are identified and addressed
• Monitor continued adherence to approved internal controls, policies and procedures and implement appropriate corrective action on deviations
• Manage economic and cost effective acquisition of all purchases through sustained negotiation with suppliers
• Review and approve changes to the supplier database
• Manage and monitor spending on BBBEE
• Ensure annual compliance conducted on the validity of supplier certificates (tax & BBBEE)
• Approves acquisitions in terms of supplier, price and quality
• Researches reputable suppliers in terms of credibility, competency and reliability and compiles a list of preferred suppliers, including BBBEE companies
• Monitor that effective BAC and BEC Committees are established with clearly defined roles and functions in accordance with applicable legislative and policy requirements
• Manage the administration of all processes related to the monitoring of BEC & BAC documents.
• Enforce University policy on standardisation of specifications of equipment
• Finalise the commercial and contractual conditions of purchase orders and bidding for the supply of goods
• Sets objectives and clarifies roles for team and individuals in line with strategies of Procurement and Materials Management Function and Department of Finance.
• Manages performance of team members against agreed targets e.g. reviews stock controllers work periodically.
• Participates in management of formal discipline of team members.
• Participates in manpower planning and in management of HR functions e.g. ensures that DUT equity profile is considered in the recruitment process; participates in recruitment process and in interviewing of candidates Identifies skills development requirements for team members and ensures appropriate training.
• Ensures own personal and professional self-development e.g. keeps up to date with new technology and other developments in Procurement and Stores; keeps up to date with all new relevant government legislation (relevant to procurement).
• Lead the team that is responsible for procuring all the services and goods the institution needs to operate.
• Takes overall responsibility for compilation of Procurement budget.
• Oversees management of operating and capital budget for procurement and stores.
• Promotes and supports income generating opportunities for the Department/Sector
• Implement effective and efficient systems relating to the management of SCM governance structures, inclusive of risk management, contract management and compliance
• Provide information for management forums for decision making
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of the following reports:
• BBBEE expense report quarterly
• BEC & BAC progress reports
• Divisional progress report

CLOSING DATE: 22 MARCH 2020