Job Description

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Job Advert Summary

Guided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI's vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.



National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Buyer. The successful incumbent will be required to:



Perform procurement and sourcing duties on behalf of the end user and fulfil the requirements with regards to specifications, quality, delivery, timing and price. Each buyer is responsible for a specific category. A buyer may be rotated between categories from time to time and may oversee more than one category at any point in time.



Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

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Minimum Requirements

Bachelor in Business Administration OR Bachelor in Commerce OR CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Valid driver's license No criminal record 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer Prior work experience in either a Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical organisation would be advantageous.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Procurement of Goods and services

Apply company policy to procure goods and services for end users Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the user requirement specifications are met Conduct price negotiations to ensure best value for money for NBI Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers Expedite outstanding purchase requisitions and orders

Sourcing and Vendor management

Conduct market research and proactively source new and alternative vendors for the category Actively monitor commodity pricing and market trends and market developments affecting the category. Meet annual cost saving performance targets for the category Manage vendor queries Attend relevant trade fairs and conference to identify suitable vendors and innovative products and service for the category Perform supplier audits, due diligence and visits to ensure compliance to Good manufacturing practises, Good distribution practises, Good warehousing practises (GxP and Agreements Appraise the performance of vendors within the category Participate in the internal vendor management reviews Draft vendor agreements and contracts and submit to the Procurement Manager for review

Project and Tenders

Facilitate the tender process by providing procurement leadership, insight and guidance into the tender process to ensure strict compliance to the company tender process Preparation of tenders and consolidating all related information. Setting up site visits, tender clarification meetings and negotiating with suppliers in order to secure the best possible price and contract conditions. Undertake adhoc assignment and projects with the Supply Chain Management department Update tender status report

Reporting

Prepare reports as requried by the Procurement Manager such as Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, N5 notifications, V1 Notification, update alternative vendor spreadsheet & cost savings spreadsheets. Attend daily , weekly and monthly procurement meetings

Core Competencies

Leading and Influencing Others Managing Relationships Personal Leadership Business Impact Customer Service Sales Ability Planning and Organising Teamwork Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills * Excellent verbal and written communications skills