Buyer

Main purpose of the job

Maintenance, management and control of the Procurement Purchasing function and ensure adherence to the procurement policy, processes and procedures.

Requirements (qualifications, experience & skills)

• Grade 12 or NQF equivalent
• Diploma in Purchasing Management (Bachelors Degree would be preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Minimum of 6 years in a Technical Buying environment
• Drivers licence essential

Role responsibilities

• Facilitate sea, air and inland shipping
• Co-ordinate deliveries that includes sea, air & inland shipping
• Liaise with shipping lines and forwarding agents for imports and exports
• Measure according to deliveries delivered on time
• Ensure that all relevant shipping documents are received from Shipper (Supplier), Included is Surface Transport
• Co-ordinate pick-ups and deliveries with the company''s transporter, ensuring that cargo is delivered at the correct point of delivery
• Manage the R2P process by monitoring the ageing of the opening order book - number of days open after expiry date
• Ensure correct Procurement strategy is followed
• Meet B-BBEE and Local Supplier targets
• Understand criteria for B-BBEE
• Ensure newly sourced suppliers meet B-BBEE compliance
• Compliance to partner and the company''s supplier portal
• Expedite delivery of purchase orders

This is an AA/EE appointment and preference will be given to South African Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) candidates.

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.