Buyer

ADP (a Lycopodium business) is recruiting suitably qualified, experienced and driven Buyers to join our growing team in Cape Town. Reporting to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, the Buyers will be responsible for purchasing, expediting, transport logistics, freight schedules, maintaining procedures and information reporting for allocated purchasing.

**The tasks you’ll perform**
- Perform all dealings with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and freight company personnel professionally, ethically and efficiently, to ensure the highest possible service levels.
- Communicate openly, professionally, ethically and efficiently at all times with all internal customers to ensure that the highest customer service level is achieved.
- Adhere to the various project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
- Responsible and accountable for all expediting functions as directed by the Procurement & Logistics Manager and/or Senior Buyer/Procurement Officer.
- Responsible and accountable for all logistics functions as directed by the Procurement & Logistics Manager and/or Senior Buyer/Procurement Officer.
- Ensure all assigned purchasing processes are followed strictly in accordance with documented and authorised company procedures.

**The expertise you’ll bring**
- **_ Qualification in a purchasing discipline preferred._**:

- **_ A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in purchasing, expediting, transport and logistics disciplines, in mining, minerals, engineering, or construction industries._**:

- **_ Projects experience with demonstrable procurement, purchasing, expediting, cost control and transport & logistics knowledge._**:

- **_ South African Citizen or Permanent Resident._**:

- **_ Cape Town based. _**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High degree of professional ethics.
- A sound knowledge of international and local purchasing practices.
- A sound knowledge of international and local tendering and contract laws regulations and practices.
- A sound knowledge of international freight laws, regulations and practices together with domestic transporting practices and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to own and prioritise
- Ability to work effectively with mínimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and colleagues.

**The benefits we'll provide**

ADP/Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career.

**That’s why we**:

- Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
- Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
- Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.
- Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company. _
- Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button._