Reference: GTG007632-TR-1

The Procurement Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) Manager is responsible for the operational management of all e-procurement systems, including identifying and realizing needs for future digitisation requirements.Duties & ResponsibilitiesKEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
System Management

• Develop and maintain strategic business relationships with key e-procurement system service providers stakeholders.
• Oversee/conduct sourcing events to identify potential providers/suppliers for e-procurement and alternative procurement support systems.
• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements, for development by IT team or service providers.
• Motivate and implement new initiatives in the e-procurement and source to contract system environment.
• Plan, organise and carry out change management activities to ensure smooth transition for any new systems, functions, or processes for procurement.
• Oversee staff in the Price File and E-Commerce support teams.
• Oversee the support and training aspects of specific e-procurement systems.
• Manage new e-procurement initiatives with a view to enhancing operational efficiencies within the organisation.
• Accountable for service delivery by Price File and E-Commerce Support teams to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Accountable for implementation of team strategy to align with Procurement Division strategy and Organisational goals.
• Develop processes within the team to enhance efficiencies and offer efficient and quality output to stakeholders.

Policy Development

• Develop policies for management of product and pricing databases and e-procurement system functions.

• Contribute to Procurement Policies as required.

Quality Assurance

• Develop and guide implementation of processes within the team that focus on enhancing efficiencies, accuracies, and management of risk.

Reporting

• Identify and develop reports focused on the e-procurement and source to contract systems and pricing databases.

Professional development

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Keep up to date with company's evolving policies and procedures.

Build and Maintain Stakeholder Relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others (suppliers, pharmacies, colleagues and reporting staff) to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.

Education

• Appropriate Tertiary Degree / diploma or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in Commerce or Management.

Work experience

• Experience within a hospital pharmacy stock or billings environment.
• Experience within a price bureau or similar environment.
• Experience in e-procurement systems.
• Microsoft computer packages.
• At least 5 years work experience in a company within the medical industry.

Knowledge and abilities

• Strategic awareness to address new challenges within the Healthcare sector and build a competitive advantage and sustainability through the company's moat strategy.
• This role requires substantial expertise in a broad range of Procurement and knowledge procurement systems, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in an agile multi-disciplined environment.
• Solution focused and strong collaborative mind set.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills: organised and structured.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• The ability to plan, implement, integrate and control activities and processes
• Knowledge of trends and developments in the health care industry.
• Knowledge of health-related policies, procedures and legislation.
• Working knowledge of multi/hybrid cloud environments and implementations.

Package & RemunerationR 900 000 - R 1000 000