Senior Procurement Officer – NAMCOR

1. Assisting with the Development and updates of procurement policies, procedures, standards and systems:– Assists the Procurement Manager with compilation or changes to the NAMCOR Procurement Policies and recommends the necessary procedures     required for all major procurement processes.

   –         Systematically implements, monitors, and recommends reviews of procurement policies and procedures.

   –         Provides operational support and advice to management and staff in relation to procurement, contracting, and sub-contracting.

   –         Assist Procurement Manager with implementing and enforcing the procurement legislation and directives as issued by the Procurement Policy      Unit.

2. Tactical Procurement Responsibilities:–         Coordinates medium- to high-value procurement processes (RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, ONB and OIB contracts, petroleum supply bids).

   –         Develops procurement strategies, evaluation criteria, solicitation documents, and sourcing plans.

   –         Review evaluation reports for completeness and compliance prior to submission to the Procurement Manager and Procurement Committee.

3. Procurement Contract/ Agreement Compliance Management–         Monitors contract performance, evaluate supplier KPIs, and track milestones.

   –         Ensures compliance with contract terms, including insurance, pricing, deliverables, and service levels.

   –         Coordinate renewal processes, contract amendments, and contract close-out documentation.

   –         Support dispute resolution and contract risk mitigation actions.

4. System & Process Effectiveness:–         Ensures effective utilisation of ERP procurement modules (JDE, or P2P systems).

   –         Identifies process bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

   –         Maintain accurate supplier data, procurement records, and audit trails.

   –         Manage and maintain open purchase order register.

5. Reports and Cost Management :–         Analyses procurement spend, variances, and cost saving opportunities.

   –         Monitors and track procurement cycle times and SLA adherence.

6. Leadership and Supervision:–         Allocates workloads, monitor performance, and provide coaching and on-the-job training.

   –         Conducts annual performance reviews.

7. Personal and Professional Effectiveness:

–         Maintains high ethical standards, impartiality, and confidentiality.

–         Pursues continuous professional development supply chain certifications.

–         Bachelor’s in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business administration.

–         Professional qualification CIPS Level 4–6 will be an added advantage.

–         5 years’ procurement experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/tactical role or 4 years’ experience at a procurement officer level.

Special Requirements:

–         Theoretical knowledge of Procurement and supply chain management practices and procedures

–         Practical knowledge of Public Procurement Act No 15 of 2015 and its Regulations

–         Practical knowledge of the implementation of Procurement Polices and Procedures.

–         An understanding of NAMCOR’s procurement long-term goals, along with policies of the wider organization

–         Supervisory Skills.

DUE DATE 15 MAY 2026