PAM 18855 - Procurement Buyer (Technical) – East Rand

Your duties will encompass:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring the timely sourcing and purchasing of goods and services in line with business requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and maximise value for the business.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying and onboarding new suppliers to improve competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee all stores operations, including receiving, issuing, stock control, and inventory management processes.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, stock takes, variance investigations, and corrective measures.
• Manage daily MRP activities to maintain optimal stock levels and support uninterrupted operational requirements.
• Coordinate the processing of purchase orders and ensure the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and consumables.
• Expedite outstanding orders and resolve supply chain issues to minimise operational disruptions.
• Analyse procurement spends, market trends, and supplier quotations to identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present accurate procurement, inventory, and supplier performance reports to management.
• Lead, coach, and support procurement and stores personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain high-performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and stores functions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute towards achieving national procurement savings targets through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives.