Strategic Buyer - Mining Equipment & Supply Chain

Fluor; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor in Johannesburg is seeking a General Buyer to manage procurement for mining and engineering operations. Based in Johannesburg, the role focuses on PO administration, supplier expediting, and strategic sourcing to ensure timely supply of goods and services.

The successful candidate will have a Matric, a CIPS Level 3 certificate, data/analytics credentials, and at least 2 years of procurement experience in mining/engineering, plus strong Excel and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 completed.
• CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations.
• Data and analytics certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' procurement experience in Mining/Engineering.
• Advanced Excel skills and data literacy.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Administration: Create and convert approved requisitions into POs; ensure POs issued accurately and quickly.
• Expediting & Supplier Follow-Up: Expedite open orders and back orders; follow up on deliveries for on-time supply.
• Tactical Buying & Sourcing: Source routine, low-risk commodities within authority; obtain competitive quotations.
• Supplier & Invoice Administration: Resolve invoice, pricing, and GRN discrepancies with suppliers and Finance; follow up on documentation.
• Master Data Management: Maintain item master information in the ERP system.
• Reporting & KPI Support: Compile procurement reports; update open order and overdue delivery reports.
• General Procurement Support: Provide workload relief to Buyers across categories; assist with procurement projects.
• Procurement Efficiency: Track PO cycle time and number of PRs processed per month.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Procurement knowledge

Supply Chain experience

Education

Matric/Grade 12

CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

Data and/or analytics-related certification

Job description

Fluor in Johannesburg is seeking a General Buyer to manage procurement for mining and engineering operations. Based in Johannesburg, the role focuses on PO administration, supplier expediting, and strategic sourcing to ensure timely supply of goods and services.

The successful candidate will have a Matric, a CIPS Level 3 certificate, data/analytics credentials, and at least 2 years of procurement experience in mining/engineering, plus strong Excel and reporting skills.