Min Project Buyer - Centurion, South Africa - Metso Outotec

Metso Outotec

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Centurion, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Would you like to take this opportunity to influence the industry towards a more responsible use of the world's natural resources?

At Metso you will join a supportive and inclusive network of colleagues from around the world. There will always be a chance for you to learn and try something new.
This is your invitation to rise above what was possible yesterday.

Job posting end date: 04 July 2023

MIN Project Buyer, MINERALS DIVISION

The selected person will work on Procurement Operations in Minerals Business Line in collaboration with Procurement Team. The purpose of this role is to ensure the correct creation of Purchase Orders, following and expedite the Orders. to ensure on time arrival (Supplier)

The role supports the Procurement area efforts for Minerals BA, Global Supply Chain and Procurement Excellence.

This position works closely to, Delivery Projects and department and Product Lines being responsible for ensuring that suppliers are meeting all requirements according to the project and/or product specifications.

More specifically you will be responsible for:
Job

Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

Requirements and Experience

3-5 years' experience as Procurement Operations required.
Strong knowledge of business tools (Sievo, Jaggaer, ERP in SRM, SAP, Microsoft office products -Outlook, Office, Excel, PPT )
Able to read drawings, ITPs, specification and other international technical codes as required.
Written and oral communication skills required combined with accuracy and attention to details.
Be organized, detail oriented, and capable of handling personal interactions with all departments and suppliers. Work on assignments with little supervision.
Advanced English is required (written speech and reading).
Must be familiar with Procurement Process.
Experience in construction /heavy equipment industry preferred.
Possess visual acuity to support reading documents, for computer work and quality instruments.
Valid passport and driver's license both required. Possible domestic and international travel.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-language atmosphere.
Possess great communication and teamwork skills.

Activities to do:

Monitoring suppliers within the projects and categories agreed with the operational procurement teams, to assist day-to-day operational procurement success.
Obtain and analyze quotes for new equipment, components and/or tools.
Contract and pricing negotiations for all new projects, equipment's components and/or tool.
Preparing and leading negotiations as well as establishing price/conditions-agreements
Negotiating Terms & Condition, payment terms
Issue Purchase Orders for all new Projects to the award suppliers.

Follow up the development of new projects with Suppliers and provide support to the project team with the new projects or procurement needs from each business line.

Localization requirements identification, and support to meet the requirements
Supplier intelligence, budgetary volume projections, capacity monitoring, price development and projections.
Claims management monitoring prior to handoff
Communicate and coordinate all the purchasing activities with the project manager.
Analysis and monthly report of each project purchasing index.
TCP (total cost of procurement) management of strategic suppliers.
Document control and IP management
Commercial and Ethical compliance to policies and applicable laws.
Strong interface to BU Logistics teams
Understanding customer needs and providing optimum solutions,
Establishing supplier strategy.
Other related and associated procurement support projects and duties.
Purchase to Pay process - on time invoice payment.

Key measures/KPIs

The success in this position is measured by key Quality KPIs:
Savings
On-time-delivery and lead-times
Quality costs
Supplier Payment term
Supplier sustainability incl. Supplier Code of conduct coverage
Other procurement KPIs

Location for this role should be South Africa. You will report to Project Procurement Manager/Minerals HOP Africa.

To succeed

To be successful in this challenging business line focused role you should have:
Vision and understanding on what good looks like in Tier-1 Procurement
Strong communication skills, adequately addressing all internal & external stakeholders.
Enjoys working in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment - Manage interaction with various cultures
Strong oral and written communication skills
Be self-directed and motivated.
Take initiative to identify and anticipate customer needs and make recommendations for implementation.
Ability to read literature and listen to other employees
Ability to interact/influence multiple functions globally, the ability to work in a team atmosphere and in a multi-cultural / multi-language atmosphere
Strong sense of urgency, personal ownership of the position, and willingness to go beyond job boundaries
Embraces change with a strong desire to continuously improve the business process