Specialist Buyer

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000280/GH

Date posted:

Monday, June 30, 2025

Location:

Brits, South Africa

Salary:

85000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Specialist Buyer to join our client's team in the North West.

Mining industry experience is essential for this position.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in procurement, tender processes, mining processes, logistics, and supply chain management. Strong negotiation skills are essential.

POSITION INFO:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To execute procurement requirements relating to the purchasing of specialised goods and services, including renewals related projects requirements for the specific site.

This includes managing the following:

Issuing and coordinating tenders relating to sourcing of specialised goods and services
Procuring goods and services for renewal projects for a specific site
Assisting the Buying Co-ordinator in meeting end-user requirements for specialised goods and services

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing / buying the correct specialised goods and services for the site
Keeping abreast with the industry sourcing trends and new products
Negotiating price, and delivery schedules with company suppliers of specialised goods and services
Facilitating risk assessments on potential sources of specialised goods and services
Liaising with suppliers and end-users to negotiate the best prices and delivery schedules for specialised supply requirements
Developing and maintaining a buying database to keep records of every specialised goods and service procured for the site
Update the status of every purchase order placed by the different departments

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Transactional Procurement

Execute the procurement of specialised and complex goods and services
Conduct expediting activities where required to manage suppliers' delivery on specialised goods and services, and renewals projects related buying
Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures

End User Communication

Assist End Users in complying with procurement policies and procedures when loading purchase requisitions
Establish and maintain regular order-related communication with internal all stakeholders during the purchase order expediting process
Manage and respond to end-user queries
Explain company procurement policies and procedures to End Users

Administration

Assist the Buying Co-ordinator with any administration related to the procure-to-pay process
Maintain order/delivery documentation to ensure an audit trail and keep procurement files up to date
Interface with Core Supply should ongoing contract or supplier issues arise

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant bachelor’s degree (Procurement Management/Logistics/Supply chain/Stores Management)
At least 5 years’ experience in procurement and material management in a mining environment

EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:

Mining industry experience is essential for this position
Clear knowledge of mining goods
An above average knowledge of supply chains and products

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