Junior Buyer - Woodmead at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Coordinate activities, and manage daily the systems, processes and procedures governing the “procure to pay” process - procurement of goods or services from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements to support the installation and services activities.
• Monitor appropriate controls to ensure processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal Customers.
• Align with Contracts Manager and/or preferred supplier lists to ensure effective category management.
• Understand agreements with current suppliers, penalties, terms and legal implications.
• Reconcile, on a monthly basis, all open purchase orders in conjunction with Finance.
• Ensure that all outstanding purchase orders are correct i.e. prices, ETA’s, and delivering methods.
• Receive purchase requests, obtains quotations and places orders with suitable suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts and other documents or amendments thereto.
• Assessment and management of service level agreements with suppliers

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum: 2-4 years relevant experience Matric studying towards a commercial degree
• Commercial Degree is an advantage
• Experience with buying/administration role is preferred.
• Accounting system / software – SAP
• Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.