Technical Buyer at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

Overall Job Purpose:

• Sourcing and purchasing technical goods and services and ensuring quality and cost effectiveness in compliance with the prescribed Council for Geoscience policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for technical materials, equipment, and services that meet the company's specifications and requirement.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure the best possible prices.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure the best possible terms for the CGS.
• Work closely with scientist and other internal teams to understand technical requirements and ensure that purchases align with project needs.
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards technical specifications.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, new products, and potential suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage procurement processes to maintain optimal stock levels without over-purchasing.
• Ensure that suppliers are tax (SARS) compliant and any other Procurement compliance.
• Ensure that all purchases comply with PPPFA.
• Lead tasks or projects and monitor project execution and budget expenditure in line with deliverables and objectives.

Policy Development

• Participate in the development and reviewing of SCM policies and procedures.
• Assist Supply Chain Manager drive awareness campaigns of SCM policies within the CGS.

Project Management

• Participate in initiatives, projects and activities in which the SCM team are engaged.
• Assist in the execution of all project plan related to identify SCM interventions.

Quality Management

• Manage data and keep records up to date relating to the acquisitioning of goods and services.
• SCM data analytics.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Consulting skills.
• Analytical skills. 
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Negotiation skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Report writing skills. 
• Honesty and confidentiality.
• Integrity

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management of which five (5) years must have been at supervisory level.
• Must have a good understanding of Supply Chain processes, systems and tools.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and reviewing Supply Chain Management policies and procedures.
• Computer literacy