Ec&i Technical Buyer
7 months ago
The Big Picture:
James Howden Holdings, a Division of Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Technical Buyer responsible for the purchasing of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
What needs to be done?
- Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
- Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers.
- Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety standards in compliance with company policy and legislative requirements in order to ensure a safe working environment.
What do you need to bring?
- Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing Diploma or equivalent.
- Qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
- 5 years’ experience in similar role preferably within the engineering environment
- Must be able to read and understand drawings C/W LOP’s / Material list
- Computer literate and proficient in ERP Systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
What will you get in return?
You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.
About us:
Worldwide business - Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.
We offer global and local opportunities
- 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments - You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose - You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You - Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset - our people.
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