Buyer

Mintek Pty Ltd.; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization in Randburg is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee sourcing and procuring goods and services. The role requires compliance with policies and engagement with stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement processes. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in procurement management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / B-Tech in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance or equivalent qualification at NQF 7.
• Proven experience in procurement processes and compliance.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services.
• Evaluate and award quotations in line with legislative prescripts.
• Compile reports on open purchase requisitions and orders.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Market research

Compliance with procurement policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree / B-Tech in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Finance

Job description

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services for Mintek in accordance with procurement policies and procedures. Ensures that all operational requirements are met by acquiring quality goods and services that meet specified standards, at the most economical cost, and within the required delivery timeframes.

Sourcing

• Procurement of engineering products and/or services, construction works and other professional services
• Sourcing goods and/or services which meet requirements in terms of manufacturing drawing specifications, quality, price, and delivery lead time.
• Prepare and advertise RFQs on relevant platforms.
• Coordinate Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Committee meetings
• Negotiate prices and terms which deliver value for money for Mintek
• Provide input on specifications in line with best practices and legislation and ascertain the readiness of specifications for the market.
• Review all specifications for compliance with the procurement policy and procedures
• Conduct market research to determine the availability of suppliers and commodities in line with specific sourcing requirements
• Ensure all required approvals are sought throughout the lifecycle of the RFQ.
• Coordination and facilitation of supplier briefing sessions and site inspections.
• Evaluation and award of quotations in line with legislative prescripts.
• Expediting or purchase requisition and order approvals and delivery of orders
• Daily monitoring of open purchase requisitions
• Provide timely feedback to end-users on order status
• Place orders within the specified turnaround time
• Investigate and implement alternative sources of supply to improve the reliability of supplies, improve quality, reduce costs or shorten lead times.
• Identify and implement opportunities for strategic sourcing
• Identify commodities for preferred supplier lists and contracts.
• Identify and implement opportunities for sourcing goods and services in line with preferential procurement targets
• Drive implementation of cost-reduction initiatives

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with Mintek’s SCM Policy, PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE Act, and other legislative frameworks
• Keep abreast of changes in the legislative environment and propose amendments to the procurement policy and procedure to align.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternative methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service
• Develop procurement strategies that are innovative and cost-effective
• Monitor compliance of internal and external stakeholders with procurement policy, procedures and legislative framework.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation during internal and external audits.

Stakeholder Engagement

• The central point of contact for all RFQ queries internally and externally. Guide end-users, SCM staff, and management and service providers on the RFQ process.
• Build effective working relationships with internal customers, to enable Mintek to produce complete, accurate and relevant specifications to prepare requests for proposals across dedicated commodities.
• Advise end-users on appropriate sourcing methods to follow.
• Integrate SCM best practices in divisional planning and operations.
• Participate in continuous professional development interventions to keep up with new technologies, sourcing best practices and procedures
• Proactively support and initiate transformational initiatives to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency

Reporting

• Compile the following reports:
  • Open PR and PO
  • Ad-hoc reports as requested by Head SCM and Executive Manager.

Bachelor’s degree / B-Tech in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Finance or equivalent qualification at
NQF 7.