Buyer

Glencore; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global natural resource company is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement of goods and services in support of operations. Key responsibilities include sourcing products, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, a relevant tertiary qualification, and at least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or Finance. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, and experience with SAP and Coupa is advantageous. This position is based in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain and/or Finance.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• SAP and Coupa knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services effectively.
• Liaise with business and suppliers for service delivery.
• Drive effective procurement practices.
• Manage procurement documentation.
• Coordinate delivery times with suppliers.
• Follow up on outstanding orders.
• Address business and supplier queries.
• Adhere to Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety Policies.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Deadline-focused

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification (NQF level 5)

N3 certificate with Engineering Subjects

Valid Trade Certificate

Driver’s License (Code EB/08)

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

Join us and let’s grow together.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in the Witbank, Mpumalanga area.

Buyer

The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing goods and services according to set parameters of quality and standards to support Operations in achieving its objectives and goals in line with the Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively sourcing the correct goods and services.
• Liaising with business and suppliers to ensure effective service delivery to business.
• Driving effective procurement practices in support of the delivery of goods and services.
• Receiving, administering, and processing procurement documentation.
• Co-ordinating the delivery times and communicate with the suppliers on issues related to quality or non-conformance.
• Following up and actioning outstanding orders on the system.
• Managing business and suppliers’ queries.
• Conforming to Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Behaving in a safe manner and complying with relevant Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• A relevant tertiary qualification (NQF level 5) or an N3 certificate with Engineering Subjects and a valid Trade Certificate.
• Driver’s License (Code EB/08).

Minimum Experience

• 2 Years’ experience in Supply Chain and/or Finance.
• MS Office Proficiency.
• SAP and Coupa experience will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to apply practical skills and common sense to solve problems and deliver accountabilities.
• Ability to drill into the detail of issues to determine root cause while considering urgency, importance, risk and reward factors.
• Ability to be target focused and meets deadlines, is punctual and keeps to schedule, and is reliable in finishing tasks.
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, follow instructions and limit risk of non-compliance to the business.