Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE: At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT JOHANNESBURG Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company's Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS: Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE: This role is a permanent full-time position.
As a specialist purchasing, you will be responsible for advising and executing Purchasing activities ensuring effective resource utilization meeting operational procurement needs in a timely and effective manner adhering to defined policies and procedures.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to: Ensure operational procurement needs are met in a timely and effective manner in accordance with South32 policies, procedures and statutory requirements;Create and maintain accurate Request for Quotations (RFQs) ensuring timely responses from vendors;Negotiate pricing to ensure value for money paid taking a "total cost of ownership" approach;Ensure all purchase requisitions are compliant with South32 Supply processes and procedures, communicating in a timely fashion any discrepancies and non-compliances with end users for actioning;Convert approved Purchase Requisitions into PO's in line with business expectations;Ensure all purchase order adjustments are carried out in accordance with South32 Supply processes and procedures and immediately report all non-compliant transactions to the Manager Purchasing;Manage all workflow in the purchasing queue in a timely manner;Actively manage open Purchase Orders in accordance with the South32 process;Expediting of urgent and overdue orders as required;Support payment services team with vendor transactional purchasing queries and GR/IR resolution;Monitors expectations, understanding and application of Supply Purchasing processes within the team to support compliance with local requirements;Support Purchasing Team with e-Business and Process Automation objectives and systems.ABOUT YOU: You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Commercial/Supply environment;Mining and Metals will be preferred;In-depth knowledge of SAP Supply Systems/Procure to Pay processes;Qualifications for this role are: Bachelors Degree in Commerce/Finance/Logistics/Supply Chain.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net.
This advertisement will close on 9 September 2024.
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