Technical Buyer – 6-month Fixed Term Contract needed at Petra Diamonds Limited

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms, negotiating with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions. Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures.
• Respond timeously according to importance, organisational priorities for all technical parts and spares requests made within the Group.
• Feedback given to internal client regarding the status of the request after sorting, organising according to priority.
• Facilitate and prepare for tender board meetings as required.
• Follow up on Quotations requested and ensure that the quotes requested are sent and delivered the same day.
• Negotiates trade terms and discount structures with suppliers.
• Ensure technical suppliers’ conformance within the Group Supply Chain policy and procedures. Compliance with the delegation of authority, segregation of duties, and governance. Adherence to Group Supply Chain Policies.
• Critical evaluation of supplier service, delivery lead times and quality on a continuous basis.
• Deliver ongoing cost savings through the implementation of cost saving projects through the application of lean principles. 
• Recommend new or alternative sources of supply by continually monitoring the supply market for new products or innovations according to standardisation and product testing procedures and by presenting to the Group Engineering Standards committee.
• Manage the supplier relationship with regards to effective and frequent communication.
• Ensuring timeous payment is made to supplier through correspondence with the Finance department.
• Follow up on all Query invoices with suppliers. Resolve all queries on the statement with Finance.
• Ensure that all Supply Chain reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines.
• Establish & maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the Supply Chain Function
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management Management.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 year Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent.
• CIPS/APICS certification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement with exposure to technical buying.
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.

 Advantage:

• AccPac operating system experience or similar ERP system.
• Technical engineering background with relevant qualification would be advantageous.