Our client is seeking a Technical Buyer to join their team based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities: Provide all the Procurement support to the relevant office/division following the Procurement Procedure.
Handle the Request For Quotations (RFQ) processes for the division and relevant categories.
Participate actively in the supplier's selection and undertake performance reviews.
Ensure that the goods/services purchased are at the best TCO & contract conditions.
Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.
Ensure that the goods & services purchased are in accordance with the Purchase Requisition (PR).
Purchase goods from approved vendors only as per the Vendor Control procedure.
Preparing compliant purchase orders.
Administering the LATIS/SAP By-design ERP System.
Assist in sourcing products/services and evaluating new vendors.
Meet the savings plan of the Department.
Ensure that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
Drawing outstanding purchase order reports.
Confirming contract and price queries.
File all records to enable quick and easy access.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
Control Purchasing.
Establish and maintain an approved vendor list together with the Management representatives.
Handle the Request For Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
Assist in sourcing of products and services.
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on the purchasing process and new projects and activities.
Monitor and advise on any issues which may present risk or opportunity to the organisation.
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 conditions.
Ensure that goods and services purchased are as per Purchase Requisitions.
Make sure that all Purchase Orders (POs) 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.
Meet the savings plan and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the Department.
Ensure that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
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.
Skills: Perform all duties in line with the Company policies; procedure; processes and Latest ISO 9001 Quality Standard Requirements.
Function as part of a team.
Ensure total confidentiality of all information, internal and external, pertaining to the business of the Company, all its Employees and Management.
Actively promote a positive working environment.
Participate fully in all training interventions made available and promote a culture of training and development within the Company.
Promote a positive and professional Company image at all times.
Good communications skills.
Good negotiations skills.
Qualifications: Relevant Manufacturing or Engineering Diploma or Degree preferred.
Procurement/ Logistics / Supply Chain Management Certificate (NQF6), Diploma or Degree.
Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) - advantageous.
Five years minimum experience in Buying/Procurement.
Computer literate (Google sheet/Excel, Google docs/Word) with speed and accuracy.
Competence with ERP software, especially Oracle/JD Edwards or SAP is an advantage.