British High Commission Regional Procurement Lead - Africa Hub Jobs in South Africa

British High Commission Regional Procurement Lead - Africa Hub Jobs in South Africa

Main purpose of job:

To work as part of the Regional Procurement Team, working with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders on all aspects of procurement delivery, review, monitoring and reporting.

This position is based in Pretoria as part of the overall Regional Corporate Services Hub. Working hours will reflect the customer needs across the regions.

Regional Procurement Delivery (above £25k):

Assist the Regional Procurement Head in managing the contract tender process of various procurement/contract-related goods, services or work projects, including sourcing of suppliers, input and agreement of specification, preparation of tender documentation, liaison and coordination with suppliers to clarify requirements, coordination and evaluation of bids, seek appropriate approval, direct negotiation, agreement of contracts and management and closure of contracts, ensuring that they meet legal, audit, HM Treasury and Cabinet Office requirements.

Identifying Regional Opportunities:

To work closely with colleagues at UK’s Embassies/High Commissions and Consulates in the region and Procurement Category Teams in the UK to deliver Procurement activity to a standardised process, proactively seeking opportunities to buy efficiently through common procurement routes or approaches to market and opportunities to aggregate requirements across Posts and other government partners.

Supplier Relationship Management:

To review, report and manage contract and framework use in the region, to act as the Supplier Relationship Manager where appropriate for regional suppliers including resolution of contractual disputes, taking appropriate action to protect the FCO’s interest.

Support to Regional Procurement Head:

Work closely

with the Regional Procurement Head in implementing, managing, delivering regional objectives including running procurements within sub-Saharan Africa or other regions when workload requires.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Diploma or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finances or similar

Minimum 3 years relevant experience of sourcing or buying Goods, Services and Works for an international organisation or with a regional presence

Strong knowledge of the best practice procurement and supplier management techniques

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities

Flexibility, willingness and ability to adapt to change

Excellent oral and written English skills

Excellent working knowledge of MS Office

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Knowledge of relevant UK public sector procurement legislation and regulations would be a strong advantage

Experience working with e-procurement tools

CIPS qualification would be a strong advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Regional Procurement Lead - Africa Hub Jobs in South Africa

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