Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)

2 days ago

Richards Bay, South Africa Mondi Full time

**Your mission**:

- Purchases services as required by the business
- Management of the SAP Buyers “cockpit” to ensure efficient and effective order placement with suppliers with an average turnaround of less than 2 working days
- Expedites confirmed orders with suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of goods and services to the end users through management of open orders report
- Monthly control report completion relating to: aged purchased orders, deviation notices, information record changes, post month-end processing
- Attendance of meetings to engage with End Users and staff around purchase orders, procurement policy and areas of concern and governance
- Ensures that all purchase orders are interrogated to understand cost drivers whilst seeking to gain savings through consolidation of orders, quote renegotiation on influenceable spend and value bundling
- Identifies opportunities to reduce free text within respective area of control by identifying stock items, opportunities for service blanket orders, fixed monthly orders, or catalogue purchasing.
- Sources alternate quotations for comparative and benchmarking of goods and service aligned to the Procurement of Goods and Service policy
- Performs a “Gatekeeper” function which entails the scrutinizing of quotations in relation to policy and governance

**Your profile**:

- Good Interpersonal and communication skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Computer literacy essential - SAP, MRP System, Microsoft Excel, Word
- Valid Driver’s License
- Good understanding of procurement processes and code of conduct.

**Our offer**:

- Location: Richards Bay Mill,7 Western Arterial,3900
- Duration: Fixed Term Contract

**Benefits**:
**Get in touch**:
We strive to create **a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential.** Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - **our people** are what drives our passion for performance, and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. **Be part of our future.

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