Buyer - GermistonOverview of Role:Scrutinise Group expenditures and review procurement processes & SOP's. The role encompasses analysing and reducing group spending, giving recommendations to BU managers and managing projects from the CEO. Obtaining quotes and purchasing of various items including but not limited to ad hoc requests, stationery, PPE, furniture, and assisting with travel arrangements. Benchmarking prices for requests from BU's. Reviewing & onboarding new suppliers for the Procurement Department, assisting other BU's where required.Key Resposibilities:Scrutinise Group expenditures and review procurement processes & SOP's. The role encompasses analysing and reducing group spending, giving recommendations to BU managers and managing projects from the CEO. Obtaining quotes and purchasing of various items including but not limited to ad hoc requests, stationery, PPE, furniture, and assisting with travel arrangements. Benchmarking prices for requests from BU's. Reviewing & onboarding new suppliers for the Procurement Department, assisting other BU's where required.
Obtaining quotes from suppliers, processing orders and send to suppliers.
Follow up on delivery from suppliers.
Weekly status updates to BU's on internal order requests.
Stock / Inventory for the purpose of resale:
Maintain accurate and updated price lists for all stock items, ensuring consistency and
transparency in pricing.
Oversee monthly customer price lists and PRC code maintenance.
Order processing and expedite delivery management to maintain supply chain efficiency.
Assist in demand planning and pricing strategy formulation to optimize procurement processes.
Ensure purchase approvals and prices are secured before incurring expenses.
Manage the demand planning process to align inventory with customer needs.
Maintain reports on purchasing activities, including open purchases and back-orders.
Explore potential savings opportunities and propose alternative solutions to achieve cost
reductions.
Regular and open communication with senior management.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12
Tertiary Qualification Advantageous.
Own transport & Drivers license
Skills Required:
Diploma or Certificate in Procurement, or
related field, will be advantageous.
Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in
Excel; competent in MS Word and PowerPoint.
Proactive in meeting deadlines and capable of
executing tasks without direct supervision.
Excellent & Strong communication skills
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Strong negotiation skills and effective supplier
management.Personal Attributes
Diploma or Certificate in Procurement, or
related field, will be advantageous.
Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in
Excel; competent in MS Word and PowerPoint.
Proactive in meeting deadlines and capable of
executing tasks without direct supervision.
Excellent & Strong communication skills
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Strong negotiation skills and effective supplier
management.Remuneration Package:
R20 000 - R25 000.00Per Month Depending on Experience/Qualifications and work history.