Procurement Specialist - Johannesburg Verfied

R 500000 per annum Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 31-07-2015 12:29:09 PM
13-08-2015 1:32:28 PM
Our premium client is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. They provide turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. If you would like to join a company making a contribution to economic, social and environmental progress in the world today, look no further.

Bears commercial and contractual responsibility for purchasing equipment considering project specific requirements and commodity procurement strategy.
Conducts negotiations involving engineering, quality and project representative.
Issues RFQ, performs total cost analysis, prepares basis for decision during the project execution phase.
Selects suppliers based on commodity and/or project requirements and initiates the necessary assessment of new suppliers for non-key commodities.
Places orders with qualified suppliers listed in the Supplier Database or after duly assessment of the potential supplier.
Prepares and issues purchase orders and order modifications according to the applicable process.
Monitor the progress of the contracts throughout the execution.
Conducts claim negotiations with the assistance of contract manager if necessary: prepare claims, decide on timing, negotiate claims (settle difference of opinion with supplier), and fill in the claim log.
Approvals/ releases invoices for payment in cooperation with project and engineering representatives.
Sourcing and purchasing of Valves; Pipes & Fittings; Supports; Gaskets; Painting; Scaffolding; Ducting; Electrical & Instrumentation; Ball Mills; Spring hangers; Bolting materials
The Procurement Specialist liaises with key Commodity Managers, Expediting coordinators, Transport and Logistic Specialists, Engineering manager, Supplier Quality Managers, Project Procurement and Logistic Manager and the project stakeholders
A tertiary qualification in Purchasing or similar
At least 5 years procurement experience in a heavy engineering environment
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Legislation, Policies, procedures, norms and standards.
B-BBEE codes of good services practice
Industry/sector know how
Business Process (PCM)
Supply chain concepts
Sourcing strategy development and procurement process
Master Data Maintenance Process (PCM)
Market & supplier analysis
SAP knowledge
Sourcing and purchasing of Valves; Pipes & Fittings; Supports; Gaskets; Painting; Scaffolding; Ducting; Electrical & Instrumentation; Ball Mills; Spring hangers; Bolting materials