Technical Buyer at Watershed Consulting

We are looking for a Qualified Buyer ideally with CIPS membership who is a team-player with a positive attitude and exceptional negotiation and communication skills to take on the responsibility of TECHNICAL BUYER who will be tasked with all procurement required in line with specified cost, quality, lead-times and HSE protocols. The ideal candidate will be supportive, resilient, computer savvy and have at least 5 years of experience in buying / procurement with the ability to operate with Oracle, JD Edwards or SAP.

The position will report to the Head of Procurement and the candidate will fit in best with the company culture if they value honesty, integrity, reliability, and can interact, communicate with, and share knowledge with colleagues at all levels, whilst treating them with the utmost respect and professionalism.

SUMMARY OF ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain an approved vendor list together with the Management representatives.
• Assist in sourcing products/services and evaluating new vendors.
• Ensuring that the Group Contracts Management procedure is followed.
• Ensuring that the goods, materials, components, or services purchased from the approved Vendor List are in accordance with the Purchase Requisition and are at the best TCO & contract conditions
• Meet the savings plan and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of the Department.
• Handle the Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes as per the Procurement procedure.
• Assist in sourcing of products and services. Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
• Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on the purchasing process and new projects and activities.
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to make business savings.
• Participate actively in the supplier’s selection and undertake performance reviews.
• Monitor and advise on any issues which may present risk or opportunity to the organisation.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvements.
• Make sure that all Purchase Orders are processed timeously within the Company ERP System
• Ensure that all orders are approved by authorised signatories before processing following the Delegation of Authority limit.
• Preparing compliant purchase orders and drawing outstanding purchase order reports
• Email the POs to the selected supplier copying the person who requested the order.
• Communicate any delay or potential delay on orders to the relevant stakeholders.
• File all documents/communication related to the POs.
• Distribute documentation/information to the relevant departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Buying/Procurement.
• Minimum Qualification: NQF6 Diploma or Degree in Procurement / Logistics / Supply Chain Management
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) - advantageous
• Ideal Candidate: Relevant Manufacturing or Engineering Diploma / Degree
• Competence with ERP software, especially Oracle/JD Edwards or SAP is an advantage
• Computer literate (Google sheet/Excel, Google docs/Word) with speed and accuracy.
• Confident with excellent communications & negotiation skills
• Team player with a positive attitude who actively promotes a positive work environment
• Knowledge and working experience: ISO 9001 Quality Standard Requirements