Buyer – Procurement at AfriSam

Description

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the incumbent will be based at Shared Services Centre, Weltevredenpark.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Completing purchase requisition and negotiate intend to purchase 
• Controlling, tracking and managing release strategies for requisitions for goods and services 
• Order generation and expediting of orders 
• Evaluating vendor performance 
• SAP Housekeeping 
• Conflict and relationship management by acting as agent between supplier and end user
• Supplier analysis and commodity execution process administration 
• Identifying potential Suppliers and verifying qualifications for take on as vendors 

Requirements

Qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience required:

• CIPS (basic) or equivalent Procurement / Business / Supply Chain or Commercial diploma 
• At least 3 - 5 years working experience in procuring for the mining or manufacturing environment. 
• Exposure in a cement or construction material environment will be an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP (MM)
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Knowledge of procurement processes and Supply Chain 
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Ability to develop solid sourcing skills 
• Team player
• Good communication skills with the ability to handle complaints and solve problems