Lead Demand Specialist
Lead Demand Specialist
Finace Division
Based at Head Office
Total Guaranteed Package: R851 922 – R1 152 600
Minimum Qualifications:
• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public
Management and Administration (NQF Level 6)
Professional Registration:
• Professional membership with a recognised professional or controlling body will be an added advantage
Minimum Experience:
• 5 years’ experience in Procurement of goods, services, infrastructure and Strategic Contracts
Key Outputs
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the appointee will:
• Manage and lead the Demand Management function and ensure alignment with budget
• Codification of identified commodities
• Create targeted marketing lists using all internal data sources, supplementing with external sources as
needed to establish and manage consistent demand planning and lead management processes
• Source suitable suppliers that will be able to meet the business and legal requirements of the
organisation
• Develop a supplier performance management plan and assess supplier performance on a quarterly or more regular basis
• Manage the vendor database as and when required
• Identify BEE business potential and development opportunities
• Market Analysis and Spend Analysis
• Manage and conduct market and spend analysis to ensure appropriate suppliers on the supplier
database for the provision of goods and services
• Manage compilation of reports to Supply Chain Manager Manage staff and People Management
Other requirements needed:
• Supervisory experience
• Strong customer service skills - including the ability to handle difficult customer issues in a professional manner, respond to customer needs in a timely manner and identify customer needs
• In-depth knowledge of BBBEE; Preferential Procurement legislation; CIDB legislation, the PFMA and other relevant supply chain legislation
• Ability to identify procedural shortfalls and identify the root cause of a problem at a conceptual level and recommend appropriate corrective measures at an operational level
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment in resolving issues affecting customer
• Advanced research and analytical skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Solid project management and time management skills
• Advanced level of Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Above average interpersonal, planning and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Valid unendorsed Driver’s License
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 20 April 2022
