Senior Buyer

Hr Xchange; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will manage purchasing processes, create and release purchase orders, and ensure compliance with contracts across various levels. You will also support internal users and onboard suppliers, contributing significantly to the efficiency of operations in the mining and construction sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a global company that values equal opportunity and fosters a collaborative environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a buying-related role.
• Must have a driver's license and be fit for a mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and release purchase orders and manage order confirmations.
• Provide purchasing support and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Purchasing Skills

Supplier Evaluation

Contract Compliance

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Diploma in Supply Chain

Job description

This global company is a leading supplier of equipment and tools in the mining and construction industry.

As the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing goods and services from suppliers by creating and releasing purchase orders, administrate order acknowledgements / confirmations and follow up and track deliveries. You will also ensure contract compliance for global, regional, country and local contracts.

Responsibilities include

• Create and release purchase orders.
• Administration of order acknowledgements / confirmations including follow up and to take actions on deviations from purchase orders.
• Give purchasing support to internal users.
• Identify, prepare and propose sourcing activities.
• Onboarding (evaluation and approval) of suppliers.
• Ensure contract compliance for global, regional, country and local contracts within area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Degree / diploma in Supply Chain
• 3 - 5 years’ experience within a buying-related role.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment, including meeting all customer vaccination requirements.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.