Buyer X3

**Job Advert Summary**:
The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services that are required by the Rand Water Group. Identifying service providers, who can supply these goods and services, negotiate prices and arrange for the purchase and delivery of goods and services.**
Minimum Requirements**:

- National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Financial Studies; Legal studies - 4 + Years of Procurement or Supply Chain Management working experience - Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements/aspects of SCM and basic understanding of contract law. - Project management understanding, experience thereof will be advantageous**
Primary Duties**:

- Ensure compliance to SCM r policy, procedures and processes of all contracts intended to source goods and services;
- Create and maintain an active audit trail for all SCM procurement activities;
- Ensure the implementation of RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and projections to support bid documents in alignment with internal processes and procedures;
- Provide guidance during site clarifications with regard to Rand Water SCM processes to prospective service providers;
- Facilitate presentation of various reports, proposed contract documents to various SCM committees;
- Advise and ensure compliance of respective committees to all SCM legal and regulatory requirements;
- Facilitate interaction with the market for all new and active bids;
- Understand the SCM processes so as to advise business on the best procurement strategy to employ in the procurement of goods and services;
- Monitor contract expiry dates, or stock levels so as to make necessary procurement initiatives while there’s still time. - Facilitate and ensure the sourcing process is efficient and as short as possible**
Knowledge**:

- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the national SCM regulations i.e. PFMA, PPPFA, CIDB Best Practice etc. - Know by heart Rand Water customised contract suits e.g. FIDIC, NEC3 - Create reports on sales, budget and customer satisfaction and adjust buying strategies accordingly.**
Skills**:

- Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiation. - Solve problems and make decisions. - Plan and organize - Analyze and interpret procurement spend - Manage conflict**
Attitude**:

- Focus on customer (internal and external). - Work in teamwork and collaborate