Buyer at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• To purchase goods and services at right prices, suitable quality and required deliverable time in line with procurement policy and procedure.
• To assist in ensuring efficient contract administration of delegated supplier contracts to reduce business risk and ensure supplier performance.
• To plan and coordinate the buying, expediting and conveyance of goods and services for the respective plant at which you are based.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Purchasing Management Diploma

Experience

• Experience in a Procurement Environment - 5 years
• Procurement Fundamentals
• Manufacturing
• Cement industry 

Skills

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate
• SAP ERP System
• Performance Management System

Duties and Responsibilities    
Procurement 

• Obtain quotes (RFQ) in line with procurement policy. Negotiate price and delivery. Do adjudication where applicable. Check for accuracy of data on received requisitions. Place orders with suppliers.
• Loading and managing contracts on SAP.

Tender Administration Service

• Interpret the scope of work received from the Contract owner and compile the tender list from the approved vendor list to create an enquiry document (RFI, RFP or RFT). Issue the RFP or RFT. Open tenders and prepare the tender document for adjudication at the tender committee meeting.  Communicate the tender outcome to suppliers in a way that maintains relationships. Complete the tender process by activating the purchase order in SAP ERP once the contract is approved. Compilation of contract register.

Expediting

• Expedite orders with suppliers and update deliveries as and when required. Provide updates and feedback to the plant team.

Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC) & Invoicing

• Liaise with Treasury for FECs where goods are bought internationally. Ongoing confirmation of delivery dates to ensure payment dates are adjusted where necessary.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure all orders for goods and services are invoiced in SAP.

Imports, Exports, Logistics

• Local: arrange transport for goods quoted EXW/FOT/DAP. Liaise with the transporter on eta of goods in transit.
• International: arrange with the Clearing Agent to collect and clear goods according to Incoterms.

Planning

• Arrange and coordinate the physical movement of goods to the plant. In-depth involvement in shutdowns and emergency/breakdown purchases.

Supplier Liaison, Appraisal, Onboarding, and Communication

• Onboarding of new suppliers. Ensure supplier compliance is met commercially and the BBBEE legislative requirement is met. Liaise with suppliers regarding price differences, deliveries, and specifications. Supplier performance reviews to be conducted monthly. Assist with the credit application process.

Reporting

• Month-end reporting of outstanding purchase orders, open goods receipts, and any additional KPI reporting which may be required from time to time. 

Internal Customer Service

• Provide ongoing feedback to customers on open orders and delivery dates or delays in delivery. Ensure customer queries are resolved timeously. Communicate changes in supplier information, changes in supply, or potential strikes

Governance

• Maintaining and adhering to procurement policy, processes, and instructions. Comply with work rules, standards, and methods. 

Deadline:28th March,2026