​Senior Buyer at Armscor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma (Procurement / Supply Chain Management) or equivalent. 
• CIPS membership will be an added advantage. 
• 3 – 4 years’ relevant work experience in supply chain function with specific experience in procurement. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Communicate with internal customers to ensure clear understanding of their needs and technical specifications including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements. 
• Prepare, review and finalize the draft RFQ and related documents. 
• Advertise/issue RFQ’s on relevant platforms. 
• Arrange the bidders briefing, writing minutes of the meeting and distribute them to bidders as and when required. 
• Handle correspondence with potential bidders and the project managers. 
• Negotiate with suppliers as and when necessary. 
• Place orders with the successful bidder. 
• Resolve issues related to supplier performance against the order. 
• Follow up and undertake control actions during the contract period.