Assistant Director: Acquisition Management

Manage and implementation of standard operating procedures in Quotation Unit. Develop and implement sourcing strategies. Ensure adherence to Supply Chain Management delegation and policy. Provide training for personnel of the division when required. Monitor internal control measures to ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Department. Manage quotation unit administration. Contribute data collection and analysis of category of suppliers. Identify industry fragmentation and key supplier. Identify appropriate financial indices for classification of suppliers and goods. Co-ordinate the bids and quotations management process with the National Treasury report on discrepancies. Conduct a contract administration process for the sourcing of Bids and Demand Management. Conduct RFX / Auction and develop request for proposal improved sourcing. Develop, implement, and monitor performance measures signifying value and prompt supplier response. Develop, track and report savings, spending compliances and variances, and escalate feedback to stakeholders. Develop financial basis for negotiation with stakeholders Research and Market Analysis. Research and analyses market and industry data for identification of business gaps and opportunities for expansion. Identify industry trends through benchmarking and research of the best practices with other Departments and the broader business. Consult stakeholders and determine the different comparable supplier specific service offerings and requirements based on the broader national business plans. Conduct expenditure analyses and benchmarks on current and future prices indexes. Define current and potential supply basis and identify future entrants in the marketplace Bids and Demand Management. Provide management information, statistics and reporting on quotations. Compile credible bid evaluation reports and present them to the National Bid Adjudication Committee. Update quotation register regularly.