Buyer

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Minimum Requirements**:
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accountancy
Completed a NQF 6 level qualification in the following areas:Commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain or Procurement field
Minimum of 3-6 years’ experience within a procurement / sourcingand commercial experience
Procurement experience within an FMCG environment would beadvantageous.
Technical knowledge would be advantageous.
Knowledge of Contract Management.
Knowledge of Tender processes.
Working knowledge of SAP
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The duties of the Buyer will include, but not limited to:

- Examine and analyse CAPEX purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
- Process the CAPEX purchase order on SAP.
- Consolidate Tender documentation and manage the tender process.
- Interview sales representatives to develop new sources of supplies, securing favourable terms for the Business.
- Update records and files and secure samples, descriptions, photos, or information for site management.
- Expedite CAPEX orders and resolve purchasing problems between functional
- Monitor price increases and communicate changes as necessary.
- Negotiate annual/Periodic contracts and SLA’s.
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunities for cost reductions.
- For non-contract products and services, negotiate all terms and conditions, in line with the business operating procedures, ensuring the best total acquisition costs.
- Provide Technical procurement-related information and support as required to the functional managers and other internal customers for planning, project, and operational purposes. This will include but not be limited to delivery dates and pricing for products and services required on site.
- Undertake cost analysis for key project procurement.
- Liaise with commissioned engineering firms, suppliers, contractors and coordinate the exchange of information internally/externally with appropriate parties, whenever necessary, to assist with sourcing goods, logistics and services.
- Ensure that staff and managers within the site are aware of the required procurement processes and provide guidance and assistance where necessary to ensure that products and services are procured according to company standards.
- Employ appropriate tactics and strategies in developing short-term through long-term supply agreements that optimise the economics, quality, and schedule requirements; aggregate and leverage the engineering commodity spend by way of value-added supply programmes.
- Monitor/evaluate risks in the supply chain and take appropriate action to mitigate impact from any adverse price, quality, or availability trends.

**Market Research and Analysis**
- Conduct research to ascertain local market trends and needs.
- Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
- Develop market knowledge and contacts for new products andservices.
- Identify potential suppliers.

**Supplier & Quotation Management**
- Continually monitor suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and deliveryadherence.
- Evaluate and maintain continued improvement in supplierperformance by visiting suppliers when required.
- Identifies site Management’s needs and develops and refinesspecifications for services, commodities, suppliers or equipment.
- Ensures company requirements are met with all orders (i.e correctauthorization, 3 quotes are obtained where necessary)
- Receive, analyse and evaluate bids, quotes, and proposals and awardsthe contract in accordance with delegated authority.
- Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives.
- Explore alternative suppliers of materials and services.

**SHEQ Assurance**
- Ensure that suppliers and, where necessary, services and products areinspected and audited against ISO requirements as necessary.
- Ensure all relevant ISO9001 procedures are adhered to.
- Always maintain best working practices in line with BOP’s and healthand safety policy guidelines.

**Staff Supervision**
- Supervise and develop staff
- Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
- Supervise staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
- Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
- Supervise staff leave and general time management issues in line withorganisational deliverables and standards.