General Buyer

Main Duties Include:

- Provide procurement support to the relevant office/division following procedure and handle Request for Quotations (RQF).
- Handle the RFQ processes for the division. Ensure that the goods/services purchased are at the best TCO and contract conditions and in accordance with Purchase Requisition (PR).
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings while maintaining quality and service. Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers.
- Administering the LATIS/SAP by design ERP System.
- Establish and maintain approved vendors, assist in sourcing of products/services and meet the savings plan and other KPI's of the department.
- Make sure that all PO's are processed timeously within the Company ERP System, are approved before processing and send the PO's to authorized persons.
- Communicate any delay or potential delay on orders to the relevant stakeholders.
- File and distribute all documents/communications/information related to the PO's.
- Ensure that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
- Operate with the highest standards of integrity.
- Perform any other duties required by your designated manager.

Criteria:

- Procurement/Logistics/Supply Chain Management Certificate (NQF6), Diploma or Degree.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Buying/Procurement.
- Computer literate.
- Competence with ERP software - Oracle/JD Edwards or SAP.
- Good communication skills and good negotiation skills.