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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role is responsible for the procurement function, requisition management; order processing, payment processing, adjudications and awards, including supplier selection; reporting and process performance management and supplier and customer relationship management.

Key Result Areas

Manages the end-to-end supplier selection process.Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.Resolves supplier queries/problems and escalates where necessary.Makes recommendations on process performance to the procurement managerDevelops and implements a strategy for sourcing process performance.Compiles management information reports.Provides input into capex and operating expense budget.

Qualifications

Degree in Procurement / CIPS Diploma.At least 2 years’ experience in a procurement environment.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.Team-oriented and willing to learn.Be organized and thorough.Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Technical Knowledge, Ownership, Client Focus, team player, Good communication skills

Performs simple clerical duties by applying office procedures including answering calls, managing basic financial transactions and recording, typing or word processing, filing, and other ad-hoc activities to increase efficiency.

ResponsibilitiesAdministration

Produce, update, and provide best practice support on Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems. Tasks may include purchasing materials, entering budgetary information, and recording time and expenses.

Document Management

Create, organize, and maintain files containing the correspondence and records of a senior colleague.

Document Preparation

Prepare routine letters, memoranda, reports, and similar documents following detailed instruction. This is likely to involve using the full range of functions within standard office software.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Organize own work schedule in order to get the job done, coordinating with support services and assigning short-term tasks to others if necessary.

Operations Management

Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. This will involve adjusting multiple settings or parameters to meet performance standards.

Internal Client Relationship Management

Help manage internal client relationships by supporting others to build effective working relations.

Operational Compliance

Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.

Data Collection and Analysis

Extract relevant data from information provided by others, and input it into spreadsheets or standard formats.

Personal Capability Building

Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Skills

Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Database Administration, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Executing Plans, Inventory Management, Management Reporting, Network Administration, Numerical Aptitude, Office Systems, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Report Review, Resource Scheduling, Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Teamwork

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

16 February 2025 , 23:59

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