Buyer

Minimum requirements Grade 12 with a Diploma or Degree in Supplychain Management 5 years experience as a Buyer in the Mining industry Understanding of efficient materials flow and best practice Good negotiation skills Duties Manage and continuously review the Purchase Order System, to ensure it is accurate, up to date and consistently meets the requirements of the business Purchase materials in line with inventory targets Timely and effective communication of forecasts and purchase orders to suppliers Continually review the overall "value" offered by existing suppliers and ensure that the Companys purchasing remains competitive Assist with regular re-negotiations of terms of business/service agreements and performance evaluation with suppliers, taking corrective action as required Management of vendors Management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time