Buyer/Procurement Officer

Mirror Images; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office automation firm in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Procurement/Buyer to manage purchasing processes and supplier relationships. The successful candidate will have experience in procurement within the office automation industry and strong negotiation skills. This role requires a commitment to maintaining quality standards while minimizing costs. The firm offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Procurement/Buyer in the Office Automation Industry.
• BPO system experience and knowledge would be beneficial.
• At least two to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the purchasing of all the goods and services.
• Negotiate favorable supplier agreements and manage contracts.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Supplier management

Leadership capabilities

Education

Matric

Tools

Supplier management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the purchasing of all the goods and services


• Identify potential supplier sources, conducting interviews with potential vendors


• Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies


• Negotiating favorable supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contracts


• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships


• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services


• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries


• Examine and test existing contracts


• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness


• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company


• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients


• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies


• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements


• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs


• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases


• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers


• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data


• There are four major goals of purchasing: maintain the right supply of products and services, maintain the quality standards of the operation, minimize costs, and stay competitive with similar operations.

Key Concepts

• "Right Quality"


• "Right Quantity"


• "Right Place"


• "Right Time"


• "Right Price"

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Procurement/Buyer in the Office Automation Industry


• BPO system experience and knowledge would be beneficial


• Two to three years experience


• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market


• Talent in negotiations and networking


• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software


• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers


• Experience in collecting and analyzing data


• Strong leadership capabilities


• Well presented


• Own reliable vehicle


• Matric