BUYER/PROCUREMENT OFFICER

4 weeks ago


Midrand, South Africa Mirror Images Full time

Responsibilities:Manage and direct the purchasing of all the goods and services Identify potential supplier sources, conducting interviews with potential vendorsDevise and use fruitful sourcing strategiesNegotiating favorable supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contractsDiscover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnershipsApprove the ordering of necessary goods and servicesFinalize purchase details of orders and deliveriesExamine and test existing contractsTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessCollaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the companyForesee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clientsExpect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategiesPerform risk management for supply contracts and agreementsControl spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsEstimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers.Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment.Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important dataThere are four major goals of purchasing: maintain the right supply of products and services, maintain the quality standards of the operation, minimize the amount of money the operation spends, and stay competitive with similar operations.The "Right Quality"The "Right Quantity"The "Right Place"The "Right Time"The "Right Price"Requirements:Proven working experience as a Procurement/Buyer in the Office Automation IndustryBPO system experience and knowledge would be beneficialTwo to three years experienceKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the marketTalent in negotiations and networkingGood knowledge of supplier or third party management softwareAptitude in decision-making and working with numbersExperience in collecting and analyzing dataStrong leadership capabilitiesWell presentedOwn reliable vehicleMatric



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