Procurement Officer (Saldanha)

SUMMARY:
Purpose:
To buy goods and services in support of the operation activities of the Maintenance Department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Purchasing Management
• Technical qualifications will be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a buyer capacity in related industry
• Exposure to import terms and conditions. 
• Strong conflict management skills and experience of negotiations
• Experience of supplier relationship management and excellent negotiation skills
• Superior customer service skills and strong administrative skills
• Excellent analytic abilities, planning, decision making skills and ability to read, interpret and compile reports.
• Computer literacy- MS Office (with a high proficiency in MS Excel)
• Able to deal with all levels of management and suppliers.
• Work independently and as part of a team
  

• Award orders for maintenance work in conjunction with the maintenance teams. 
• Understand and compare technical quotes. 
• Negotiate pricing based on quotes and work done. 
• Impose penalties based on agreed terms. 
• Analyze spend and improve the sourcing process to maximize quality of work and minimize cost.  
• Select and source from suppliers in line with Preferential Procurement targets. 
• Follow-up on outstanding orders and attend to account queries.  
• Be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required.

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements, Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.