Job Overview
We seek a skilled Procurement Operations Manager to lead and execute our procurement strategy, ensuring compliance, risk management, and the efficient procurement of goods and services. This role plays a critical part in supporting our strategic plans by optimizing supplier relationships, enhancing BBBEE compliance, and overseeing end-to-end acquisition processes. The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional with expertise in public sector procurement and a strong understanding of legislative frameworks, such as PFMA and BBBEE.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to the approved budget and strategic goals by assessing risks in procurement and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop, execute, and monitor compliance with procurement policies and SOPs to uphold best practices in line with PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, and National Treasury guidelines.
- Provide accurate procurement reports (e.g., budget vs. actual spend) to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee BBBEE compliance of suppliers and manage incentive programs to foster participation of marginalized suppliers.
- Process requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring all are compliant with policies and delegated authority for financial accountability.
- Manage supplier relations and negotiate competitive pricing, analyze market trends, and approve changes to inventory in Oracle ERP.
- Support operations by ensuring timely delivery of goods, adherence to accounting standards, and effective asset management.
- Control the acquisition management budget and assist with the development of departmental budgets.
- Manage RFQ processes, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Lead the Acquisition Management team, fostering skill development and performance alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitor system access logs to prevent unauthorized access and maintain compliance with end-of-period processes.

Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies
- Qualifications: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Commerce, or related field (NQF level 7); Postgraduate Diploma/Honours (NQF level 8) in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
- Experience: 8 years in procurement, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role within the public sector.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with Oracle ERP, Treasury regulations (PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE), and policy development.
- Skills: Negotiation, interpersonal communication, people management, and time management skills, with high attention to detail and MS Office proficiency.