Technical Buyer

7 months ago


East Rand, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

**Job Number**
- 71902

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**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 on-time 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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