Buyer

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is currently recruiting for a Buyer with experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects based in our Midrand office.

Job Objective:

- The accomplishment of all duties delegated by the Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager.
- The procurement of allocated commodities at lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements and at correct delivery point within scheduled time limits
- The accomplishment of the duties listed in this Job Description either personally or by delegation to supervised personnel in accordance with their Job Descriptions.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

- RFQ Request for quotation process.
- Preparation of project set-up i.e bidder lists, procedures, Procurement Schedules etc.
- Prepare and issue RFQ packages (E-procure)
- Arrange and attend with Senior Buyer pre-order meetings with Suppliers to confirm that all requirements will be met and that all commercial aspects including guarantees bonds etc are clarified. Issue notes of meetings.
- Prepare quotation summaries, and (CBA) commercial bid analysis including recommendation to award.
- Submit quotation summaries after technical approval to authorised Procurement Personnel for approval.
- Issuing of procurement Schedule
- Prepare and issue Purchase Orders
- Preparation of Purchase Order documents and issue for signatures in accordance with DOA
- Prepare any necessary order variation summaries, and amendments.
- Input all material progress data to relevant material management system or Progress Schedules.
- Managing of project Purchase Orders
- Attend all required progress meetings, and issue necessary correspondence as required.
- Prepare and distribute monthly Material Progress Schedule in accordance with requirements.
- Expedite and release of all equipment and material and action comments on Expediting Reports.
- Check and verify all necessary sub-orders that relevant standards and inspection requirements.
- Check that Supplier's documentation specified on the order is received on schedule.
- Maintain checks and actions until all final documents are issued and all Suppliers’ final documents are received (all required certification, data books, manuals etc).
- Operate the spare parts procedure and in particular check that:

- Purchase order Close outs
- Ensure the correct close out of orders in compliance with Client/project specific procedures
- Assist in the settlement of back charges and discrepancies when requested by authorised construction personnel.

Skills / Qualifications:
**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 / Matric
- Project Purchasing background
**Desirable**:

- Procurement Diploma / Degree
**Knowledge, skills and experience**:

- 3 years’ experience in a project engineering environment
- Understanding of general practices, procedures and methods of procureme
**Personal attributes**:

- Think strategically and plan accordingly
- Good communicator / negotiating skills
- Committed
- Results oriented.elationship and networking ability.

Company Overview:
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.