Senior Technical Buyer

6 months ago

Potchefstroom, South Africa Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd Full time

**Senior Technical Buyer**

**Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Potchefstroom**
- Rheinmetall
- /
- **Senior Technical Buyer**
- Ref.Nr.:

- **ZA00491**
- Schedule type:

- **Full Time**
- Contract Type:

- **Permanent Position**

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The main responsibilities of this **Senior Technical Buyer** position is to scan, analyse and select of suppliers for goods and services in order to negotiate and conclude multiyear supply contracts for the successful execution of the Business Plan.

The **Senior Technical Buyer** is responsible for the procurement process, sourcing, RFQ’s, price evaluations, cost analysis, negotiations and final procurement selection and qualification of suppliers. The Senior Technical Buyer is also responsible for the finalisation of Contracts/SLA's and the management thereof over the contract/SLA period.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Negotiate and enter into multiyear cost-effective contracts with major suppliers in conjunction with Executive Manager Procurement and GM Supply Chain
- Determine and ensure availability of strategic suppliers for specific specialised areas
- Achieve cost savings targets on Material, Capex, Non-Stock, Shipping and Services
- Develop Life Cycle Costing Models for applicable Procurement Projects
- Preparing and executing annual cost reduction strategies and Value Engineering Projects
- Conduct regular commodity market research, identify procurement risks and implement risk avoidance strategies
- Implementation of specific Procurement Strategies based on technical & customer requirements
- Procurement Lead during the Strategic Sourcing Process
- Coordinate supplier clarification sessions and technical reviews with cross functional teams and suppliers
- Supplier Risk Assessments, Due Diligence and Performance Management
- BBBEE procurement and support

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- B Comm. / B Tech degree or equivalent qualification.
- Technical Qualification would be advantageous.
- 5 years’ procurement experience with at least 3-5 years on management level
- 5 years’ procurement experience in a Technical / Mechanical Environment
- 5 years’ material handling experience
- Project management experience
- Strong Commercial Orientation and Planning skills with highly organised approach
- Excellent Negotiation and Communication Skills
- Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office Packages and SAP)
- Ability to work independently, show initiate and demonstrate good judgement
- Good Problem-solving skills
- Sound financial and technical background
- Driver's License is essential

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Market -related salary
- 13th Cheque
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Incentive Bonus
- Bursary Schemes

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