Senior Technical Buyer

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.

• 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.