Technical Buyer

2 weeks ago


East Rand, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

Job Number

  • 72533

Job Type

  • Temp Contract

Job Title

  • Technical Buyer

Computer Skills

  • ERP System,Ms Office,Sage Evolution

Industry

  • Manufacturing

City

  • Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Province

  • Gauteng

Job Purpose:

  • The Buyer represents the company in the acquisition of goods and services required to assure ontime deliveries and customer satisfaction.
  • The primary objective is to identify and acquire the products and services that must be obtained externally.
  • In accomplishing this, the Buyer will evaluate and determine the best supplier, value and delivery for those products and services.

Responsibilities Include

  • Read, understand and breakdown material requirements from engineering drawings.
  • Handle the Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
  • Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
  • Monitor and advise on any issues which may present risk or opportunity to the Company.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
  • Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
  • Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvements.
  • Ensure that goods and services purchased are at the best prices and condition.
  • Ensure that goods and services purchased are as per Purchase Requisitions.
  • Make sure that all Purchase Orders are processed timeously within the Company ERP System
  • Ensure that all orders are approved by authorised signatories before processing following the Delegation of Authority limit.
  • Communicate any delay or potential delay on orders to the relevant stakeholders.
  • File all documents/communication related to the POs.
  • Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments.
  • Monitor orders to ensure materials/services and hires are supplied within contractual timescales.
  • Work closely with the supplier to resolve any issues that negatively affect delivery timescales
  • Ensure all documentation is kept up to date.
  • Ensure the vendor is aware of any special requirements.
  • Monitor progress of orders and expediting outstanding deliveries
  • Manage supplier corrective action process, liaising with the supplier and internal departments to ensure nonconformities are closed out effectively
  • Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers.
  • Operate with the highest standards of integrity.
  • Follow all the Company's policies and procedures.
  • Perform any other duties required by your designated manager
    Inherent Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

  • Matric with relevant degree / diploma
  • Minimal 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Engineering background would be advantageous
  • Working knowledge of SAGE Evolution
  • Strong computer skills to include MS Office
  • Technical Qualification in N OR T OR BTEC

Key Skills

  • Strong administrative experience with high attention to detail and diligent approach to work.
  • Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Problem solving
  • Demonstrate good ability to work under pressure/to deadlines.
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Can demonstrate a positive attitude

What Qualification

Minimum Qualification

  • Bachelors

Status

  • Available

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