ROLE PURPOSE
The Project Sourcing Specialist - Technical Services is responsible for executing the procurement process for technical services required by internal business units, ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant supplier selection process. The specialist will manage the tendering process, perform commercial evaluations, and provide recommendations for contract awards, ultimately supporting the organization's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
This description highlights the key aspects of the role, including:
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Executing the procurement process for technical services
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Ensuring a fair, transparent, and compliant supplier selection process
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Managing the tendering process
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Performing commercial evaluations
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Providing recommendations for contract awards
MAIN OUTPUTS
Supplier Selection Process:
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Receive requests from internal business units for technical services.
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Manage the supplier selection process, including tendering and evaluation.
Strategic Sourcing:
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Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives for technical services required for OPEX and CAPEX projects.
Stakeholder Management:
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Build strong relationships with internal and external customers with a view to enhancing customer experience.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met.
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Manage communication with suppliers throughout the tendering process.
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Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Commercial Evaluations:
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Perform commercial evaluations of tender submissions
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Analyze pricing, terms, and conditions to ensure best value for the organization.
Tendering and Site Meetings:
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Send out tenders to potential suppliers.
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Arrange and facilitate site meetings with suppliers as required.
Project Award Recommendation:
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Draft project award recommendations based on evaluation results.
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Present recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Innovation:
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Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide efficiencies for the organisation.
Management support:
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Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
The Applicant must meet the following requirements:
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Matric (Senior Certificate)
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Undergraduate diploma / degree in Procurement / Commerce
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Institute of Purchasing and Supply SA / CIPS is preferred
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5 years’ plus experience in Procurement & Project Management
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Procurement
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Category Management
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Program Management
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General knowledge in Finance
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General knowledge in Law
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General knowledge in auditing
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Report writing skills
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Excel
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SAP
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MS Windows Internet
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Programme Management tools
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A general understanding of Health and Safety
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES
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Proactive
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Adaptable
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Planner / Organiser
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Self-starter that’s Deadline Driven
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Listening skills
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Decisive
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Professional
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Lead “from the front” and “by example”
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Structured with attention to detail and accuracy
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Analytical
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Innovative problem-solving skills
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Ability to multi-task
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Think conceptually and create multiple scenarios and hypotheses
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Collaborative team player, work co-operatively, and share responsibility with others
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Interact and present to executive level clients
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Exceptional Negotiation Skills
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Able to handle pressure
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
