Buyer - Ugie, South Africa - Searchrsa

Description

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Ensure that procurement is done according to PG Bison Procedures

and acceptable Auditing Standards

• Deliver a professional service to internal customers and ensure that the

required items are available on time and at the optimum price

• Ensure that an efficient buying service is rendered at all times

• Expediting outstanding/overdue orders

• Identify new and alternative suppliers and products

• Update, monitor and manage stock levels

• Ensure that all administrative systems are up to date and conform to

policies

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12

• Diploma in purchasing

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Buying, or proven purchasing

experience, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing

environment

• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements

• Contract management and supplier experience

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of engineering and

manufacturing processes and components and supply chain

management

• High ERP system acumen

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Advanced Excel skills

RECOMMENDED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &

QUALITIES

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with

suppliers and key stakeholders

• A developed and strong foundation of skills and knowledge of relevant

purchasing and sourcing concepts

• High financial acumen

• Service orientated

• Ability to work in a team-based environmen