Buyer at Weir Minerals

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Order Management:

• Weekly  Supplier Order book alignment and management, inclusive of pumps and aftermarket sales requirement.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.

Supplier Coordination and communication

• Communicate change requirements with suppliers via COUPA
• Manage price increase requests, quotation process and lead times.
• Manage and monitor Supplier OTD.
• Manage supplier via COUPA change requests( delivery dates, price amendments)

Supplier Performance and Data Management:

• Create and manage matrices to measure supplier performance( OTD, Backlog)
• Manage supplier deliveries

Subcontracting and Special Projects, Pumps slotting

• Manage subcontracting activities.
• Handle special projects as needed to support overall supply chain efficiency.
• Attendance and management of Slotting Room Procurement requirements
• Adherence of all HSE and housekeeping requirements
• Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

Safety First

• :Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviour’s in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

• Matric. / Grade 12 certificate
• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent
• SAP  and COUPA literacy  would be advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years buying experience in an Engineering and or Manufacturing environment