RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sourcing Suppliers: Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, conducting market research, and establishing relationships with vendors to ensure the availability of quality goods and services.
- Material Requisition and Purchase Orders: Generating material requisitions based on project requirements, issuing purchase orders, and tracking order status to ensure timely delivery and availability of materials.
- Vendor Selection and Negotiation: Assessing vendor proposals, negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing to obtain the best value for the organization while ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Quality Assurance: Collaborating with suppliers to establish quality standards, conducting inspections, and monitoring product quality to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
- Cost Management: Analyzing costs, budgeting, and forecasting procurement expenses, optimizing purchasing processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Contract Management: Managing supplier contracts, including reviewing terms and conditions, resolving contract disputes, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Risk Management: Identifying potential risks in the procurement process, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing measures to minimize risks related to supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or cost overruns.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide procurement support, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities, preparing reports on procurement performance, inventory levels, and cost savings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- English is normal language
- Mandarin or Afrikaans will be preferred
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering University
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement Engineer field
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / FEATURES
- Strong communication, coordination and follow-up skill.