Senior Technical Buyer – CAPE TOWN
Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks a Senior Technical Buyer at their premises near Cape Town
For the position you would be required to have:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- A National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent will be advantageous.
- 5 years’ Procurement Management experience in a Technical/Mechanical environment.
- 5 Years Material Handling experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project).
- Knowledge of company ERP system and other company systems.
- Technical knowledge of machinery, equipment and materials.
Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only)
- Source parts and materials both locally and internationally to achieve optimum cost effectiveness through investigation and alternative suppliers.
- Develop and implements short- and long-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve product availability, quality, and service.
- Determine and ensure availability of strategic suppliers for specific specialised areas.
- Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability.
- Coordinate supplier clarification sessions and technical reviews with cross functional teams and suppliers.
- Measure effectiveness of operations and proposes methods of continuous improvement.
- Manage vendors data base in terms of type of supply acquired, supplier names, address and supplier scores, company segmentation and BBBEE compliances.
- Initiate strong partnerships with external vendors by negotiation purchase order contracts and subcontracts.
- Anticipate company needs and requirements by keeping abreast of market and product trends and developments.
- Negotiate with vendors for the lowest cost and incentives and analyse market price for competitiveness.
- Resolves delivery and billing problems.
- Expedite the delivery of materials by suppliers for company to receive delivery timeously.
- Responsible for ensuring that appropriate authorisations and documentation is obtained for all procurement activities. Approves all purchase orders.
- Design and ensure implementation of departmental administrative systems to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- Participates in the development of specifications and appraisals of product and services.
- Resolve end user grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Preparation of budgets (expenses, Capex, savings) with all departments concerned
- Administer and develop the on-line purchasing and stock management system as well as maximising the utilisation of the ERP package.
- Review automatic re-order levels to ensure no stock-outs and to optimise company resources.
- Keep inventory levels to realistic minimum, in sync with market demand and shutdown periods.
- Controls and monitors price variances in conjunction with the Management Accountant and Financial Executive.
Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.
