About this role
The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing technical, engineering, project and site-services requirements, managing suppliers and overseeing the engineering store.
Main Responsibilities:
Procurement and Suppliers • Purchase products, materials, equipment and services. • Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders. • Obtain and compare quotations, prices, specifications and lead times. • Negotiate competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers. • Build and maintain supplier relationships and hold regular supplier meetings. • Ensure supplier accounts and procurement records remain up to date. • Manage outstanding orders, deliveries and payment requests. • Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment when stock is low.
Engineering Store • Establish and manage the engineering store. • Manage electrical and mechanical stock. • Maintain accurate records of stock received and issued. • Ensure expensive tools and equipment are properly booked in and out. • Assist with budgeting and project-related purchasing.
Site Services • Purchase materials, equipment and services required for civil works and site-services projects. • Perform ad hoc or other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Capabilities: • Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills • Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel • Good organisational and time-management skills • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Strong problem-solving skills • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical materials
Minimum Requirements: Qualifications • National Senior Certificate • A relevant qualification in Procurement, Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.
Experience • Minimum of one year’s relevant work experience, preferably in purchasing or procurement. • Experience with technical purchasing or stock management will be advantageous.
Other specific requirements • Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English, both spoken and written.