Procurement Buyer at SA Metal Group

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Meeting with suppliers and negotiating rates and pricing
• Maintaining relationship with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
• Regular review of supplier rates, research the market for best prices (benchmarking)
• Assisting procurement department with updating of pricing on stock items
• Provide support and advice to Management and staff in relation to Procurement
• Ensure that Procurement activities increase the profitability of the company by purchasing material, equipment in timely manner and at the lowest cost and best quality
• Provide feedback on areas of cost saving and execution thereof
• Ensure that all purchases are within the budget
• Oversee preparation, review and process of purchase orders
• Create purchase orders when required
• Ensure that all the procurement of material, equipment is approved by executives
• Ensure that strict procurement processes and procedures are followed within the company’s procurement policies and regulations
• Liaise with other departments within the organization to establish their material requirement
• General office administration/ generate and maintain reports

Qualifying Criteria

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Procurement Management.
• Minimum three to five years’ previous experience in a procurement environment
• MS Office knowledge, in particular Excel
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, motivating and problem solving skills
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Able to multi task
• Able to work in team environment

Qualifying Attributes:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution