Qualifications & ExperienceGrade 12 + BCom / BTech degree in Procurement / Supply Chain ManagementProven technical Buying experience in the Construction IndustryWoking knowledge of Tender Buying and Contracts BuyingComputer literacy, Advanced Excel BuildSmart, Leads to Business and CCSUnderstanding of BoQ, Construction Materials, Production Schedules and Lead Times of all Material RequirementsStrong technical knowledge and understanding of Resource List produced by CCS, and supply chain managementManagement of Bulk OrdersExcellent communication & interpersonal skillsMust have 8+ years of Tender Buying Experience. ResponsibilitiesManaging the procurement of the business as well as tender buying for the tender division and contracts buying for the construction divisionNegotiate contracts, improved process and terms of business with suppliers, Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our companyAssess tenders and quotations from potential suppliersMonitoring market changes, competitor prices and productsForge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing with the correct strategic partners in the businessIdentify customer preferences and forecast customer/retail trends- Identify market and realize a possible shortage or over supply and to take advantageNegotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our companyContact supplier to resolve price, quality delivery or invoice issuesImprove and reduced cost on material with assistance of production team, and Master schedulerInternal and external stakeholder management, communicate and inform relevant department of any expected shortages/ delivery delaysExpedite deliveries from key suppliers, obtain quality and production approval for alternative methods, sources or materialInvestigate invoice/ purchase order discrepanciesCompliance within budgetary parameters, production requirement, and quality requirements.Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlinesAttention to detail and accuracyKnowledge of relevant purchasing process, policies and sourcing conceptsEvaluate supplier options according to prices, quality, B-BBEE, Enterprise Development and determine the best choices and how to form a strategic partnership with suppliers.Development of supplier date base