Senior Technical Buyer

 

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008553/LL

Date posted:

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Location:

North West, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Urgently seeking a Snr Technical Buyer. The main responsibilities of this Senior Technical Buyer position is to scan, analyse and select of suppliers for goods and services in order to negotiate and conclude multiyear supply contracts for the successful execution of the Business Plan.

POSITION INFO:

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.

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.


 

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