Location: Pretoria Closing date: 05 July 2013 The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives. CSIR Shared Services Strategic Procurement unit has a vacancy for a Procurement Internship.The incumbent will be provided with the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: tactical and strategic buying/contracts/logistics (imports and exports)/sourcing and procurement-related administrative tasks for a period of one year. Qualifications, skills and experience: - A Grade 12 certificate. - A three-year relevant purchasing and supply diploma or degree. – Typing. - Computer literacy. - High degree of accuracy. - Thorough understanding of the business process. - Attention to detail. - Problem-solving ability. - Numerical skills. - Communication skills. - High degree of customer focus and care. - Ability to meet demanding deadlines. - Negotiation skills. - Teamwork and ability to work in groups essential. - Understanding of compliance to CSIR’s policies, procedures and ethics. Key responsibilities: - Create and send orders. - Source and obtain quotations. - Expedite orders. painful - Liaise with internal and external clients/customers. - Assist in Contract Management department. - Exposure to report-writing and information-gathering. - Assist with supply market analysis. - Manage supplier database. - Assist with supplier registrations. - Assist with office and logistics support. - Ensure compliance to CSIR’s BBBEE policy and programme. - Perform ad hoc procurement-related administrative duties. - Handle general and user enquiries. - Exposure to imports and exports department. How to apply Click here to apply Closing date: 05 July 2013
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:27:03 +0000