Permanent - Technical Buyer - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Job Purpose:

• The Buyer represents the company in the acquisition of goods and services required to assure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• The primary objective is to identify and acquire the products and services that must be obtained externally.
• In accomplishing this, the Buyer will evaluate and determine the best supplier, value and delivery for those products and services.

Responsibilities Include

• Read, understand and breakdown material requirements from engineering drawings.
• Handle the Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
• Monitor and advise on any issues which may present risk or opportunity to the Company.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvements.
• Ensure that goods and services purchased are at the best prices and condition.
• Ensure that goods and services purchased are as per Purchase Requisitions.
• Make sure that all Purchase Orders are processed timeously within the Company ERP System
• Ensure that all orders are approved by authorised signatories before processing following the Delegation of Authority limit.
• Email the POs to the selected supplier copying the person who requested the order.
• Communicate any delay or potential delay on orders to the relevant stakeholders.
• File all documents/communication related to the POs.
• Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments.
• Monitor orders to ensure materials/services and hires are supplied within contractual timescales.
• Work closely with the supplier to resolve any issues that negatively affect delivery timescales
• Ensure all documentation is kept up to date.
• Ensure the vendor is aware of any special requirements.
• Monitor progress of orders and expediting outstanding deliveries
• Manage supplier corrective action process, liaising with the supplier and internal departments to ensure nonconformities are closed out effectively
• Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers.
• Operate with the highest standards of integrity.
• Follow all the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties required by your designated manager

Required Education & Experience:

• Matric with relevant degree / diploma
• Minimal 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
• Engineering background would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of SAGE Evolution
• Strong computer skills to include MS Office
• Technical Qualification in N OR T OR BTEC 

Key Skills

• Strong administrative experience with high attention to detail and diligent approach to work.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team
• Problem solving
• Demonstrate good ability to work under pressure/to deadlines.
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Can demonstrate a positive attitude