Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Buyer II to maintain the supplier list and to prove the necessary back order reports on stock purchased weekly or whenever the need arises. A more experienced or intermediate-level position in the field of procurement or purchasing. Buyers at this level have more responsibilities and may handle more complex procurement processes.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
•  Diploma in Purchasing will be an advantage
•  Valid Drivers Licence and own reliable transport
•  Computer literacy, preferably advanced excel
•  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
•  Be able to work unsupervised and meet set deadlines
•  Ability to take direction and to issue reasonable instructions
•  Good negotiation skills
•  Meticulous
•  Self-motivated and ambitious
•  Experience in truck parts procurement
•  Experience in a workshop environment
•  Traceable references

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure the most cost effective methods of acquiring goods necessary for the smooth functioning of Unitrans’s business
•  Providing necessary back order reports on stock purchased weekly or whenever the need arises
•  Maintain the Asset register for the company on a day-to-day basis
•  Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness
•  Capturing of all Purchase Orders into electronic system
•  Seek new suppliers based on best price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support
•  Review the preferred suppliers on a regular basis and seek better products/suppliers
•  Following up on orders placed with suppliers
•  Keeps track of all suppliers BEE ratings and scorecards
•  Tracks market conditions and price trends
•  Maintain the suppliers list
•  Responsible for the receiving of all goods ordered
•  Ensure all items received on time and are in the good condition
•  Assist the Procurement Manager where necessary
•  Assist in the Finance dept on day-to-day admin functions when and where necessary