Technical Buyer at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute to the development of a suitable organisational and reporting structure to meet the needs for local buying services provided to operational activities at the mine.
• Participate in the daily production meetings and provide status feedback on procurement plan
• Ensure participation of local BEE suppliers in the procurement activities of the company.
• Ensure availability of competent and qualified suppliers in execution of buying activities.
• Where required, participate in the management, guidance, leadership, and control of the procurement process as required.
• Evaluate/assess the competency of appointed or potential vendors and recommend appointments or terminations where necessary.
• Provide competent management and control where changes or variations occur and ensure that these are properly documented and communicated to all parties.
• Determine, in conjunction with the mine personnel, the requirements for local buying: equipment, goods, services and labour.
• Assist with the regular reviewing of buying policies, procedures, and guidelines in all relevant areas to eliminate unnecessary constraints and ensure effect cost savings.
• Identify areas of enhancement in competent buying services that will minimise or eliminate threats and risks.

Requirements

Minimum requirements (experience and education)

• National Diploma in Purchasing or related procurement qualifications (NQF 5/6)
• Contract management experience in the mining sector as well as experience in commercial law – minimum 2 years.
• Certificate in Procurement or CIPS qualifications or B.com degree – beneficial.
• Recognised SAQA accredited qualification in purchasing in an engineering or mining environment.