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Atlantis R21 000 pm
Start February 4 months maternity leave cover
Engineering Company seeks a Maternity Cover Buyer to be responsible for the purchasing of materials supplies and services at the most favourable terms for the organization. Qualify vendors on boarding evaluates bids and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracking purchases monitors vendor quality (in terms of supply) and maintains a current database of vendor information on SAP. Must have SAP experience on the MM module (procurement).
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Process purchasing requisitions into Purchase orders as requested on SAP.
- Evaluate Supplier and service providers in terms of supply requirements and manage the supplier performance.
- Maintain close relationships with key suppliers; align in meetings and have records in emails.
- Prepare a comparative chart for all large purchases and share with department head.
- Informing the respective departments of lead time price offered approval of supplier.
- Investigating any deviations where such has occurred due to price legislation procedures and rules.
- Followup or expedite orders as necessary to meet production schedules.
- Drive the cost saving initiative and ensure that goods are always bought at a reasonable price.
- In charge of the vendor loading process on SAP.
- Inform management of any challenge in supply chain that can impact the flow of supply chain to the business.
- Ensure that the BBBEE administration is done and certificates are up to date on a quarterly basis.
- Ensure compliance to the BBBEE strategy and framework in the procurement process.
- Sourcing of suitable supplier to fulfil the demands of internal customers.
- Input supplier master data on SAP and update regularly as required.
Specialized knowledge and Training in :
- Training in dealing with Suppliers & Service providers
- Training related to dealing with clearing and forwarding agents
- Training in supply chain processes on SAP
- Knowledge of supplier sourcing
- Training in Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills
Experience :
- At least 4 years practical workplace experience in SAP more specifically the SAP MM modules (Material movement purchasing module) is a prerequisite
- Experience in purchasing and logistics in steel manufacturing and/or engineering industries
- At least 4 years experience in dealing with Suppliers & Service providers
- At least 4 years experience in dealing with clearing and forwarding agents.
Employment Type
Full Time
