Procurement Specialist - Phalaborwa Verfied

R 55000 per month Phalaborwa, Limpopo Phalaborwa, Limpopo more than 14 days ago 18-01-2015 8:04:29 AM
15-02-2015 8:04:29 AM
Procurement Specialist – Buyer (2 year fixed term contract)

Job Content
To ensure the procurement of required products and services for PC using “Best Practice”, professional procurement tools and techniques. The following list is indicative (but not exhaustive) of the range of tasks required of this role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Ensure procurement of goods and services deliver maximum value (quality and cost) to the organisation
• Assist in teaching business unit and employees / users on site to use procurement tools
• Liaise with internal customers to understand / identify requirements and plan procurement process
• Act as custodian of Standard Operating Instructions and Sourcing process
• Regularly review, and accordingly amend procurement business process to eliminate bottlenecks
• Ensure internal customers’ needs are met by ensuring regular communication and review of SLA’s
• Manages local supplier relationships as required
• Facilitate weekly feedback sessions and communication
• Assist in the development of local suppliers to improve their ability to meet PC requirements
• Ensure suppliers are able to meet PC’s business needs
• Facilitate performance reviews with suppliers, focusing on improvement
• Schedule key meetings with key suppliers
• Ensure accurate documentation of agreement between PC and supplier, minimizing the legal and commercial risk to the organisation
• Establish and maintain appropriate contract documentation, category files and documentation
• Ensures contract obligations are met by suppliers and provide regular feedback in this regard
• Monitor and report on supplier performance against agreed KPI’s
• Ensure proper cost control and continuous improvement in cost efficiency
• Assist in preparation of capital appropriations
• Identify bottlenecks in the process and develop & implements cost efficiency programs
• Monitor and evaluate the new process design after implementation

Intrinsic Qualities
• A self-motivated, results orientated and well-organized individual
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
Qualifications & Experience
• B-Degree (Commercial/Procurement) or Post-graduate Diploma (Purchasing)
• MBA or relevant Business qualification (advantageous)
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, MIMS)
• Strong SAP knowledge (Materials Management module)

Recruiter: MCHIR