The Role

• To procure goods and services for the sales area, in accordance with Sandvik policies and procedures and in line with targets set in terms of on time delivery, pricing and quality. To perform the aforementioned in line with Sandvik category strategies and contribute to the formulation of global procurement strategies from a sales area perspective.

Key Performance Areas

• Source quotations for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy.
• Confirm suppliers are BBBEE compliant and analyse quality and pricing of services / goods.
• Review request for purchase orders to ensure that the Sandvik requirements are met prior to submitting for approval by the relevant Cost Center Manager
• Conduct follow ups to ensure goods and services have been received; liaise with the supplier on any late or non-deliveries.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure all purchase orders are closed timeously.
• Understand and analyse the existing supply market in the category and the positioning in the market.
• Determine the purchasing plan for a specific procurement requirement i.e. complexity, spend and risk factors, in conjunction with global category management.
• Draft request for proposals, coordinate the evaluation of proposals, prepare recommendation for approval by the Procurement Committee.
• Review list of suppliers and ensure data integrity on the supplier relationship management database.
• Conduct negotiations on pricing during supplier contracts drafting.
• Coordinate the drafting of the supplier contract using the standard templates for contracts and submit for review by Procurement Manager.
• Monitor the success of supplier contracts and report on savings and supplier performance.

Profile Required

• Degree/diploma in Supply Chain
• 3 – 5 years’ experience within a buying-related role.
• Knowledge of the procurement procedures.
• Extensive understanding of Broad base Black Economic Empowerment
• Must have planning and analytical skills.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Understanding Incoterms and cross border transport requirements