My client is a leader within the medical scheme and they currently seeking to appoint an experienced Procurement Associate for a 6 months’ position to join their team based in Pretoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative function of supply chain management within the procurement division.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years sound knowledge of and experience in supply chain management process, systems and procedures
• Proven ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to confidentially interact at all levels within and outside the Scheme
• Proactive, trustworthy and high output drive individual.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Solid organizational skills
• Good communication and writing skills
• Attention to detail

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist and participate in the development of an annual procurement plan for procurement formal quotation level
• Coordinate the Administration of the Bid Committee system
• Communicate effectively with internal and/or external stakeholders
• Attend forums and meetings where applicable
• Administrate the implementation of the SCM Policy and processes
• Coordinate procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines
• Collaborate with other divisions to identify and or review new suppliers for the database
• Assist and participate in reporting of the Scheme’s procurement spend, with a focus on B-BBEE
• Assist with formal quotation processes
• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Develop, maintain and update procurement template documentation and process flows in line with the Scheme’s development, growth and procurement requirements
• Support the work of the procurement specialists and the oversight auditors