SENIOR TECHNICAL BUYER

SUMMARY:
SENIOR TECHNICAL BUYER

POSITION INFO:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Negotiate and enter into multiyear cost effective contracts with major supplier in conjunction with Executive Manager Procurement and GM Supply Chain
• Determine and ensure strategic suppliers for the specific specialised area or commodity existence in the long term.
• Procurement of Products, Locally and Overseas
• Ensure on time delivery of goods to customers
• Liaise with Cross Functional teams for inputs in selection of new RDM suppliers.
• Ensure that the regulations applicable are followed correctly
• Procurement of all Plant Engineering material, non-production materials, services and capital items.
• Preparing and executing cost reduction strategies and Value Engineering Projects.

POST REQUIREMENTS:

• B Comm. /B Tech / Technical qualification or relevant NQF Level 7 Management or Equivalent Qualification.
• Commercial qualification and/or Project management experience will add an advantage
• 5 Years Procurement Management experience in a Technical / Mechanical environment.
• 3 Years Material handling experience
• Strong Commercial Orientation and Planning skills with highly organised approach.
•  Excellent Negotiation and Communication skills
• Advance Computer Literacy (MS Office packages)
• Ability to Work independently, show initiate and demonstrate good judgement.
• Good Problem solving skills.
• Sound financial and technical background is essential.
• Driver’s License in essential.

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