Buyer- Isando

Job Title: Buyer
Division Weir Isando
Location: Isando
Onsite

Purpose of Role: Responsible for Purchasing, subcontracting services, parts and foundry consumables/material at the right, quality, price on time at the right cost

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g row your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

Purchase Order Management:

Weekly Supplier Order book alignment and management, inclusive of pumps and aftermarket sales requirement. Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.

Supplier Coordination and communication

Communicate change requirements with suppliers via COUPA Manage price increase requests, quotation process and lead times. Manage and monitor Supplier OTD. Manage supplier via COUPA change requests( delivery dates, price amendments)

Supplier Performance and Data Management:

Create and manage matrices to measure supplier performance( OTD, Backlog) Manage supplier deliveries

Subcontracting and Special Projects, Pumps slotting

Manage subcontracting activities. Handle special projects as needed to support overall supply chain efficiency. Attendance and management of Slotting Room Procurement requirements

· Safety First

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
· Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
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Matric. / Grade 12 certificate

National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent

Computer literate (MS Office), Advance Excel

SAP literacy

Minimum 3-5 years buying experience in an Engineering and or Manufacturing environment

CIPS qualification - Advantageous

 Technical knowledge/experience will be advantageous

MRP logic

The Bill of Materials (BOM) and the impact on order creation.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our and .

 

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