Overview
The purpose of the role is to timeously and cost-effectively acquire products and services that address the operational and service needs of Protea Chemicals departments and operations in conducting its business and fulfilling its obligations.
Qualifications
National Diploma in Procurement Management
Experience
5 to 8 years previous experience in a similar role
Duties
Products and services delivered on time and at optimal cost through service excellence:
Managing the full procurement process from requisition to purchase order.
This includes where needed RFI, RFQ, tender adjudication, etc.
Review, assign and process purchase requisitions.
Process user needs via the order system, ensuring order accuracy reflecting item, make, description, model number, price, etc.
Place purchase orders for approved requisitions at the most competitive price obtainable while maintaining acceptable service levels.
Find best product solutions to client requirements, develop and implement efficient sourcing plans, and secure profitable deals.
Reliable suppliers:
Develop, execute, and manage suppliers, supplier contracts, and agreements.
Effectively gather, analyze, and apply supply base market knowledge to identify a network of sources of supply to obtain the best possible price and service.
Research and anticipate shifts in supplier/supply trends that could impact supply.
Prevent/mitigate MRO buying risk:
Obtain quotations according to policy requirements.
Select suppliers for requisitions in accordance with approved procurement policies and procedures.
Verify accuracy and ensure purchase order and other relevant paperwork are sent and received by the preferred supplier and other parties where necessary.
Maintain quotations as required for audit purposes.
Work with the Financial Manager to understand and comply with contract coverage and compliance, terms, and conditions.
Identify non-compliance to Procurement processes by internal customers and suppliers.
Maintain constructive relations with key suppliers/principals to guarantee reliable supply of products/material/services:
Build and maintain constructive relations with outside suppliers.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal customers.
Job Competencies
Judgement
Achievement orientation
Time Management
Quality consciousness
Learning application
Learning orientation
Analytical
Team leadership
Interpersonal Relations
Personal Development
General
Only online applications will be considered in line with our EE plan. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
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