Purchaser

SUMMARY:
Project purchasing, placing and expediting orders, daily supplier relations

POSITION INFO:

Basic Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12.
• Previous administrative experience
• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Negotiating skills
• Time management skills

Job Requirements:

• Taking charge of full scope of Project Purchasing – placing and expediting of orders, daily liaison with suppliers, and regular feedback on project status
• Negotiating better pricing and payment terms and credit returns with suppliers
• Ensuring that Project Purchasing is in line with Cash flow Forecasting set for projects
• Managing supplier relationships
• Assisting with various other functions within the department
• Liaise with all relevant departments regarding timing of orders and expediting orders where needed
• Track orders and ensure timely deliveries
• Sourcing materials, goods, products and services where needed
• Work in a stressful environment when project timing is tight.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted two weeks after submission/closing date.