Buyer

Key Performance Areas

1. Examine, select, order and purchase materials and services required at a favourable price consistent with quality and specified requirements.
2. Issue requests for quotations on materials and services required.
3. Place orders and allocate the commitment to the correct costing structure.
4. Ensure placements of orders and purchase of materials is conducted as per the Company Policy and Procedure.
5. Identify and develop BBBEE suppliers.
6. Identify potential markets and suppliers for goods and services required.
7. Negotiate payment terms and conditions of purchase.
8. Evaluate the commercial aspects of tenders.
9. Develop and maintain key internal relationships with the Proposals, Marketing, Sales, Projects, Financial/Commercial and Resources departments.
10. Establish supply/frame agreements.
11. Manage Suppliers against Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
12. Identify new Suppliers and alternative products.
13. Any other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies/Skills

1. Ability to solve problems and take initiative.
2. Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Good planning and organizing skills.
4. Ability to work according to procedures and specifications.
5. Ability to take responsibilities and monitor progress.
6. Outstanding communication skills.
7. Ability to work independently.
8. Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
9. Customer focused.
10. Team player.
11. Able to work under pressure, accepting criticism and working effectively with high stress situations.
12. Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
13. Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
14. Deadline driven.

Preferred Requirements

1. Grade 12/N3.
2. Relevant Diploma in purchasing or commercial or a technical qualification.
3. 3 Years’ related purchasing experience, preferably within a maintenance or manufacturing environment.
4. Knowledge of SAP, ERP systems.
5. Knowledge of Vendor processes.
6. Knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
7. Computer literate (MS Office, SAP and ERP systems).