The Buyer will report into the Buying Manager, will support the whole purchasing team to achieve targets set and will be responsible for securing quality suppliers and buying stock/assets for the company and its clients.

Academic Qualification & Education
Matric
Diploma in Purchasing will be an advantage
Language Skills
SAP + CRM
Code 8 Drivers Licence

Experience
>2 (two) years appropriate experience in the same or similar working environment

Work instructions
Involved in the day to day operations.
Do purchase orders as requested through Purchase Quotations or Departmental Requisitions.
Follow-up on status of current purchase orders and confirm delivery dates.
Ensure documentation correct before goods receipt is done
Ensure documentation correct before documents are sent to Accounts Department for processing.
Adhere to Company's safety regulations
Provide procurement administration support to projects.
BEE adherence concerning suppliers.
Prepare Requests for Quotations and submit them to potential suppliers Analyse quotes and make recommendations.
Negotiate terms and conditions and conclude Supplier Agreements (Price, Quality, Delivery Conditions, Payment Terms, etc.)
Provide sample components to Research & Development for First Part approval
Place initial orders and follow up (Suppliers, Logistics, Freight Forwarders, etc.)
(Establish, set, maintain and update material standards (exchange rates, raw material trends, etc.)
Conduct Supplier Audits (Logistics, Maintenance, Quality Systems, etc.)
Compile Supplier Reports and make recommendations for improvements
Maintain and improve relationships with suppliers
Housekeeping