Main Purpose: To source and purchase materials and services as per company requirement at the lowest prices, highest quality and within the required delivery time.

Key Performance Areas

• Examine, select, order and purchase materials and services required at a favourable price consistent with quality, quality and specified requirements.
• Issue requests for quotations on materials and services required.
• Place orders and allocate the commitment to the correct costing structure.
• Ensure placements of orders and purchase of materials is conducted as per the Company Policy and Procedure.
• Identify and develop BBBEE suppliers.
• Identify potential markets and suppliers for goods and services required.
• Negotiate payment terms and conditions of purchase.
• Evaluate the commercial aspects of tenders.
• Develop and maintain key internal relationships with the Proposals, Marketing, Sales, Projects, Financial/Commercial and Resources departments.
• Establish supply / frame agreements.
• Manage Suppliers against Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify new Suppliers and alternative products.
• Any other job related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to solve problems and take initiative.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Ability to work according to procedures and specifications.
• Ability take responsibilities and monitoring progress.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Customer focused.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure, accepting criticism and working effectively with high stress situations.
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• Deadline driven.

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3.
• Relevant Diploma in purchasing or commercial or a technical qualification.
• 3 Years’ related purchasing experience, preferably within a maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP, ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Vendor processes.
• Knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP and ERP systems).