Job title : Manager : Strategic Sourcing (ICT, CRE & Professional Services) (10583)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 12, 2025
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Job Purpose
To develop and deploy category management strategies to deliver value through strategic sourcing for designated categories, formulate implementation plans for a portfolio of strategic commodities and manage relevant commodity teams. To execute strategic sourcing initiatives relating to SARS supply chain management area of operation, leading to the creation of a competitive, fair, equitable, transparent and cost-effective procurement system.Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 8-10 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Finance, or a similar environment, of which 3-4 years at junior management level.Minimum Functional Requirements
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years related experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Finance, or a similar environment, of which 3-4 years at junior management level.Job Outputs : Process
Actively support and develop accredited small BEE and SMEs through providing guidance.Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.Ensure that the needs of SARS are met and take appropriate actions by co-ordinating the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.Ensure that the procurement function complies with all statutory and Treasury requirements and SARS policies and procedures.Responsible for contributing to the development of sourcing and procurement strategies for specific commodity areas.Responsible for staff scheduling to include : work assignments / rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.Responsible for tender management, by reviewing all tenders and recommending and adjudication in line with delegations of authority.Responsible for vendor performance management.The application of risk management techniques to high value, high-risk procurement activities.Unpacking technical and user specifications with users.Act as the bottom-line drivers of tactical implementation within the context of business unit excellence and performance improvement.Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.Ensure the development and implementation of a practice in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.Implement tactical strategy and delivery plans through the development of operational activities, ensuring the achievement of operational targets.Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical implementation.Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; implementing best practice solutions.Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.Timeously communicate top down policy and associated single practice area modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.Governance
Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area.People
Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity.Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area.Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources.Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems, and achieve objectives.Finance
Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.Client
Structure long-term vendor and end-user relationships.Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.Behavioural competencies
Fairness and TransparencyAccountabilityHonesty and IntegrityConceptual ThinkingChampioning the MandateInfluencing OthersMobilising TeamsDriving for ExcellenceLeveraging DiversityAccurate UnderstandingDeveloping OthersTrustRespectProblem solving and analysesBuilding SustainabilityTechnical competencies
Functional Policies and ProceduresTax KnowledgeFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementManagerial BudgetingEffective BusinessProblem Analysis and JudgementPlanning, Management and MeasurementDecisivenessBusiness AcumenNegotiation SkillsExpenditure ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurement and Asset ManagementStore Keeping / Procurement jobs