Our client, a leader in the steel Manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

To be responsible for the placing of and expediting all orders of direct and indirect materials used in the manufacture of the products we sell as well as any consumables that company uses to manufacture goods or in the maintenance of the plant. High emphasis is placed on understanding the technical aspect and functioning of spares and other maintenance and electrical consumables

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum academic qualification: National Diploma in purchasing or supply chain.
• Qualifications as an added advantage: BCOM in Supply Chain or related field. Prior technical qualifications is advantageous.
• General work experience (years): 6 Years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 Years with previous technical buying experience or working in a technical position before transitioning to procurement.
• Industry: - Detailed knowledge of the statutory regulations applying to procurement procedures and a basic understanding of technical products used in the maintenance and electrical space within a production environment.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Carryout tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in a timeous and accurate manner.
• Understand the basic workings of different categories of spares / technical consumables and their potential use in a production environment.
• Have a close working relationship with the maintenance and electrical department to provide accurate spares / consumables in the right time, at the right price and of the right quality.
• Obtain 3 Quotes for all non-standard items where possible
• Raise purchase Orders and expedite orders in line with requirements to meet production, planning or stores
• Inform the SCM Management team timeously of any possible line stoppers / Stock outs
• Work closely with Finance regarding any payments that may be required, especially taking deposits and upfront payments into consideration for both local and imported goods
• Completing vendor application documentation
• Cost Savings Initiatives and projects
• Negotiating set pricing on standard items
• Assessing bids from suppliers and updating Vendors List
• Carrying out tasks as delegated by the SCM Management Team in line with purchasing functions
• Opening accounts with new suppliers and ensuring the correct documentation is completed and loaded onto the ERP system
• Ensure that the Purchasing process is always followed as per the process flow of our ERP system
• Making sure goods arrive on time and suppliers are paid
• Presenting new ideas to SCM management team
• Writing and presenting reports timeously as required by the SCM Management team
• Recording and monitoring stock levels and consumable usage
• Checking catalogues and researching new products and suppliers
• To Comply with Company Policy and Procedures
• Black Economic Empowerment accreditation management of suppliers
• Create added value through effective supplier relationship management.