Buyer

Recruiter:

Stratogo

Job Ref:

HQ000248/JG

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Waste Industry is looking for an experienced Buyer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position: Buyer

Location: Kwa-Dukuza, KZN

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:

Procurement/ Logistics / Supply Chain Management Certificate (NQF6), Diploma or Degree.
Two years minimum experience in Procurement.
Competence with ERP software, especially Oracle or Sage is an advantage.
Perform all duties to ISO 9001 quality standard requirements

Computer Skills:

Google sheet
Excel
Google docs
Word with speed and accuracy

Roles and Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the central Procurement Department of Johannesburg:

Provide all the Procurement support to the company division following the Procurement procedure.
Handle the Request For Quotations (RFQ) processes for the division and relevant categories.
Participate actively in the supplier’s selection.
Ensure that the goods/services purchased are at the best prices & conditions.
Ensure that the goods & services purchased are in accordance with the Order Request (OR).
Purchase goods from approved vendors only as per the Vendor Control procedure.
Assist in sourcing products/services and evaluating new vendors.
Meet the savings plan of the Department.
Ensure that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
File all records to enable quick and easy access.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Duties:

Establish and maintain an approved vendors list together with the Management representatives.
Handle the Request For Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
Assist in sourcing of products and services.
Ensure that goods and services purchased are at the best prices and conditions.
Ensure that goods and services purchased are as per Order Requests.
Make sure that all ORs are processed timeously.
Capture POs in the Company ERP System.
Ensure that all orders are approved by authorised signatories before processing following the Finance Authority Limit.
Email the POs to the selected supplier copying the person who requested the order.
Communicate any delay or potential delay on orders to the relevant people.
File all documents/communication related to the POs.
Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments.
Meet the savings plan and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the Department.
Ensure that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
Maintain efficient filing systems.
Maintain a healthy and professional relationship with suppliers.
Operate with the highest standards of integrity.
Follow all the Company’s policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties required by your designated manager.

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