Buyer (TG 9) at Durban ICC

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Certificate in Purchasing Management or relevant NQF level 5 qualification 
• A Diploma in Purchasing Management would be advantageous 
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing field 
• Purchasing experience in the Hospitality/Events Industry would be advantageous.

KEY PERFORMANCE / MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE 

• Coordinate the application of procedures in respect of procurement and/or purchasing of food or non-food items/products; 
• Liaise with personnel across various department in respect of Departmental requirements and priorities; 
• Receive requisitions from departments and action accordingly; 
• Facilitate the processing of purchase orders in line with the approved SCM Policy 
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure cost containment is maintained; 
• Review proposals from vendors/suppliers with regards to products, prices, quality and service delivery standards; 
• Analyse inventory schedules to determine critical needs of the ICC; 
• Continuously liaise with suppliers in order to resolve aspects pertaining to product quality, discounts and delivery lead time; 
• Receive samples of alternative /substitute products and forward to departments for approval; 
• Conduct site visits of businesses that have been shortlisted as Durban ICC’s potential supplier/s to assess capability of meeting Durban ICC’s requirement; 
• Conduct quality checks of products and administrative systems; 
• Analyse inventory schedules to determine critical needs; 
• Forward reports to the Manager: SCM and Compliance for approval; 
• Ensure that Suppliers conform to the Durban ICC’s terms and conditions, quality standards and statutory requirements as stipulated in the Procurement policy.