Procurement Officer / Buyer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Orion Real Estate currently has a vacancy for a Procurement Officer / Buyer to join our team.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:The successful candidate must be in possession of the following:

  • A Grade 12 qualification (or equivalent);
  • A qualification in Building & Construction procurement and purchasing and / or project management will be an added advantage;
  • Knowledge and experience of procurement and purchasing in the Building & Construction industry;
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Excel;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
  • A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in a similar role.
Duties & Responsibilities:The Procurement Officer / Buyer will be responsible for:
  • Purchasing and sourcing the best suppliers in terms of quality, price and payment terms for the Orion Group of Companies;
  • Updating and maintaining the Orion Group's Preferred Suppliers List and building amiable long term relationships whilst ensuring best quality and price;
  • Identifying required materials and sufficient quantity thereof;
  • Ordering of all company materials and equipment;
  • Preparation of payment reports to Accounts Department;
  • Co-ordination and management of all machine and / or equipment rentals, as and when required;
  • Placement and co-ordination of purchase orders and ensuring payments are made accordingly;
  • Timeous placement of all orders;
  • Tracking and tracing of shipments to ensure smooth and effective transactions and that orders are received timeously;
  • Ensuring cost-effectiveness as well as meeting customer demands;
  • Negotiating favourable and suitable payment terms on behalf of Orion;
  • Implementation of sourcing strategies;
  • Researching potential vendors to ensure that Orion's Preferred Supplier list remains up to date and competitive;
  • Co-ordination with warehouse staff to ensure adequate and appropriate storage space for all stock and / or equipment purchasing;
  • Attending trade shows and exhibitions in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations;
  • Submission of all supplier and sub-contractor invoices to payment;
  • Management of the supply base;
  • Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
  • Management of company fleet fuel procurement and consumption;
  • Comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers;
Special Requirements:
  • Must have own vehicle / transport;
  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively to all Orion properties, located nationally;
  • The ability to work under pressure;
  • Be deadline and results driven;
  • Have a strong and reliable work ethic.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1408346
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned