Plant Buyer - Germiston, South Africa - Qinani Personnel

Qinani Personnel

Verified Company

Germiston, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Act in accordance with "Company" values and bring to life the One Procurement Community (OPC) to enable

"Company" Procurement Excellence strategy.

Work in accordance with the Group Procurement Operating Model, Group Policies and Standards, the Plant procurement activities from category strategy development to contract, implementation, and supplier management.

Enable effective business partnership for Plant for the development and improvement of defined categories in line with business requirements, optimising security of supply, commercial agility, drives responsibly sourced sustainable value, which contributes to business profitability and cash flow.

Works to identify, develop and implement improved supply-side initiatives to deliver sustainable value, appropriate quality, and service, and a secure, safe, cost effective and ethical supply base.

Conducts research on potential suppliers and vendors, promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information to compliment Group insights for procurement activities.

Negotiates and develops formal supply agreements for defined Plant categories of spend. Ensures compliance.

Provides monthly/quarterly price updates. Discusses strategies, priorities, and issues with business management, and advises budget holders and experts in choosing suppliers and products.

Manages supplier relationships and builds a comprehensive understanding of extended supply chains (ideally back to source and applicable waste streams), and general industry market intelligence.

Is focused on delivering best practice results and a competitive advantage to

"Company".

Contributing to and/or managing sourcing cycle for defined portfolio. Employs best-in-class Procurement approaches. Supporting and implementing all procurement strategic projects held globally.

Support attainment of Plant stakeholder commitment and deliver cost/risk/innovation/value-based projects for the SBU and related Plants, developing excellent collaboration with Group Procurement.

Maintain data integrity on SAP

Have SAP experience (PTP process, requisitions, POs, scheduling)

Flexibility & good time management (changing environment & priorities)

BBBEE knowledge or have worked with it

Experience in negotiating, drafting, contract management, formulating, and administrating purchase orders in a manufacturing environment (desirable)