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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