Buyer

2 weeks ago


Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa Minopex Full time

Introduction
This position will be based in the Saldanha Bay Municipality area in the Western Cape.

Description
The purpose of this position is to procure materials, services and supplies for the WCPO Site.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that quality products are purchased and delivered to site within the required time frame with the lowest possible total cost of ownership
  • Provide technical and relevant data to all end users
  • Develop and maintain relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, approved substitutes and other cost saving initiatives
  • Liaise with user departments over material requirements and major shutdowns
  • Work hand in hand with the Materials Controller to ensure that there are no stock outs or any financial loss to the Company due to quality or supply problems
  • Proactive expediting of outstanding purchase orders.
  • Investigate and develop supply sources
  • Investigate and follow up on all receiving discrepancies associated with purchase orders
  • Assist with the investigation and resolution of all invoice mismatches associated with orders
  • Understand the procure to pay as well as contract to procure process
  • Run tender and RFQ processes
  • Evaluation of tenders / supplier quotes
  • Contract Administration (capture, filing, monitor, manage, goals / services receipt

Qualification Requirements

  • Grade 1
  • Relevant Diploma in Purchasing or Materials Management or a similar qualification will be advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Buyer within the mining industry
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • English language proficiency
  • Time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer literate in MS Office


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