Chief Buyer REF: 9993351 at Armscor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• B-Degree (Procurement / Supply Chain Management) or equivalent.
• CIPS membership will be an added advantage.
• 4 – 6 years’ relevant work experience in supply chain function with specific experience in procurement.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and maintain professional and co-operative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the optimum delivery of goods and services with due consideration for time, cost quantity and quality
• Analysing requisitions to determine appropriate procurement method
• Communicate with internal customers to ensure clear understanding of their needs, including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements
• Review specifications/requirements
• Obtain quotations and clear any uncertainties
• Evaluate and negotiate with preferred suppliers
• Place orders and manage the associated administration
• Expedite orders with suppliers to meet deadlines
• Complete report for transactions actioned
• Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner
• Provide sourcing support on pre-determined commodities.
• Conduct and support the Category Managers with sourcing events.

 KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Sound knowledge of Public Sector Supply Management.
• Knowledge of Preferential Procurement guidelines.
• Knowledge of PFMA.