Senior Buyer at Amatola Water

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Public Procurement or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• B Com degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Public Procurement or Equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management of which three (3) years in Preferential Procurement, Tender Evaluation Processes and Technical Project procurement and 2 years in the Public Sector
• Two (2) years’ supervisory experience and coordination of the work of others

Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Lead Acquisition Specialist, the appointee will:

• Draft tender documents, tender advertisements and tender pack preparation
• Facilitate tender opening meetings and ensure recording of the tender submissions
• Participate in the Bid specification and Evaluation committee meetings
• Evaluate tenders and generate technical purchase orders and contracts for technical goods and services in accordance with Procedures
• Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, providing procurement expertise and ensuring their requirements are met.
• Prioritize on-time processing and delivery of End-user procurement requests
• Resolving operational procurement issues relating to Purchasing, End-users and Finance division
• Ensure all procurement activities, comply with SCM policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Foster and maintain relationships with existing suppliers to ensure cost efficiency, consistent quality and timely deliveries
• Manage procurement of goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Conduct analysis to understand market trends on goods and services and negotiate reasonable prices
• Analyse and provide reports on performance and compliance requirements
• Provide daily supervision, guidance and development of subordinates
• Participate in the recruitment of staff members aligned to the structure of the Division
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements