Senior Buyer

SUMMARY:
Senior Buyer

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications 

• Matric 
• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Management

• Minimum 5 years in a senior buyer role
• Experience in (mining, energy manufacturing, construction) industry 
• Regulatory / compliance knowledge – demonstrates understanding of local procurement regulations and import/export and SARS customs procedures.
• Competence in MS Office.

• Provide advice and support on a wide range of products to clients.
• Assist clients by understanding their requirements, providing guidance and solutions.
• Be available as a key point of contact for clients, addressing any enquiries or issues that they may have.
• To be responsible for sourcing enquiries, preparing quotes, and negotiating with suppliers, for the benefit of the business.
• Processing of client orders in adherence to company procedures
• Be commercially aware of the requirements of the company and the financial implications of each step that goes towards securing an order.
• Involvement in supplier meetings and the development of our supplier relationships, i.e., improvement of payment terms / discount structures.
• Build knowledge of the industry and clients. Will have further involvement in client meetings to assist.
• Assist with staff training when necessary.
• Set leading example for other staff in both professionalism and performance, including KPIs and HubSpot.
• Further involvement in the commercial and technical preparation/submission of tender bids.