Technical Buyer (Durban West) Job at Safal Steel

Description

• Carry out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in a timeous and accurate manner.
• Understand the basic workings of different categories of spares / technical consumables and their potential use in a production environment.
• Have a close working relationship with the maintenance and electrical department to provide accurate spares / consumables in the right time, at the right price and of the right quality.
• Obtain 3 Quotes for all non-standard items where possible.
• Raise purchase Orders and expedite orders in line with requirements to meet production, planning or stores deadlines.
• Inform the SCM Management team timeously of any possible line stoppers / Stock outs.
• Work closely with Finance regarding any payments that may be required, especially taking deposits and upfront payments into consideration for both local and imported goods.
• Completing vendor application documentation.
• Cost Savings Initiatives and projects.
• Negotiating set pricing on standard items.
• Assessing bids from suppliers and updating Vendors List
• Carrying out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in line with purchasing functions
• Opening accounts with new suppliers and ensuring the correct documentation is completed and loaded onto the ERP system
• Ensure that the Purchasing process is always followed as per the process flow of our ERP system
• Making sure goods arrive on time and suppliers are paid
• Presenting new ideas to SCM management team.
• Writing and presenting reports timeously as required by the SCM Management Team.
• Recording and monitoring stock levels and consumable usage
• Checking catalogues and researching new products and suppliers
• To Comply with Company Policy and Procedures
• Black Economic Empowerment accreditation management of suppliers.
• Create added value through effective supplier relationship management

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: National Diploma in purchasing or supply chain. 
• Qualifications as an added advantage: BCOM in Supply Chain or related field. Prior technical qualifications is advantageous.
• General work experience (years): 6 Years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 Years with previous technical buying experience or working in a technical position before transitioning to procurement.
• Industry : Detailed knowledge of the statutory regulations applying to procurement procedures and a basic understanding of technical products used in the maintenance and electrical space within a production environment.