BM 398866 - Buyer (Construction Materials)- Scottsburg KZN

Employer Description

Our client is in the Construction industry

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Buyer. You will be responsible for:

Tendering

• Receive tender documents from Senior Estimator and peruse documents to assess what materials have been highlighted for pricing
• Assist in preparing an official enquiry for quotation purposes including the compilation of a list of suppliers to be approached

Procurement

• Receive and process requisitions from sites, head office and workshop requesting materials to be purchased timeously
• Approach a minimum of three (3) vendors where possible for prices for the supply and delivery of materials as detailed on the requisitions
• Source suppliers from the local area in order to comply with the tender requirements and to save on transporting of material cost
• Evaluate all prices received for materials required and draw up official purchase order documents and award orders to successful vendors
• Assist the Senior Buyer in compiling a spend report
• Assist the Senior Buyer in compiling a supplier performance report
• Plan, delegate and follow up all work carried out by Buying Clerks and attend to any problem areas that they are faced with daily

Supplier agreements

• Communicate to site in full the workings of contracts and arrange a meeting between the three parties, i.e. site, successful vendor and procurement department.
• Ensure that all parties are aware of what is expected in relation to the calling off of materials against the contract, the delivery of such materials, payment for such delivered materials

Legal Compliance and Corporate Governance

• Ensure that good corporate governance is practiced
• Ensure accurate and timeous communication and implementation of company policies
• Ensure compliance with the Competition Act and other relevant legislation pertaining to competitive practices

BBBEE

• Pay attention to supplier B-BBEE ratings when placing orders

People Management

• Establish and maintain a working environment that employs highly motivated and effective staff in the procurement department
• Train staff on the scope and role of procurement and the administration function related to procurement
• Apply the company disciplinary procedures when you need to; don’t make exceptions

Qualifications

• Diploma in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management

Skills

• 3- 7 Years Relevant Experience
• Buildsmart and Ms office