Durban: Buyer posted by Assign Services (Pty) Ltd
Posted on 2025-05-21 00:00:00
| Employer | Assign Services (Pty) Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Operations |
| Location | Kwazulu-Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
SCOPE OF WORK
Operations
Assist in selecting appropriate suppliers, to promote good procurement practice.
Establish departmental procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
Placing orders noting timing, supplies/demand alignment, material replenishments and supplier performance.
Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance, according to appropriate service level on a continuous basis.
Control and monitor expenses against approved budgets.
Develop sourcing strategies
Cost saving budgeting and targeting
Negotiate payment terms
Maintain purchasing requirements within the company
Review inventory and update as required
Receive orders from various departments
Initiate and keep track of orders
Receive, inspect and distribute orders
Reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with suppliers
Monitor delivery times to ensure they are on time
Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices on regular basis
Co-ordinate bulk orders
Keep daily records
Update asset register
Annual asset stock takes
Make up policy analysis and recommendations
Monthly and weekly cost and expense projections
Weekly PPE stock taking on paint and material control sheets
Raise COD payment requisitions for COD payment terms for specific suppliers
Manage site petty cash
Administer staff expense claims as when required
SHERQ
Meet company SHERQ strategy and goals
Human Capital
Manage subordinate staff Logistics, Stores
Assist in contributing to a culture of quality standards and regulation compliance
Data and reporting
Reporting on service level agreement on hand and prospective
Ensure immediate reporting of deviation from set standards and or regulations
Maintain good quality standards in procurement status
Technology
Use of relevant and accurate equipment
Use of computerised systems
Customer service
Ensure consistent good quality is achieved and delivered on various projects both internally and externally Provide consistent pricing/estimates/ bills of quantities/claims that meets both internal requirements and external expectations
Minimum Qualifications Required
Matric
Relevant qualification in Procurement practise
Quality Control or related field
Experience
5 years experience in Procurement
Experience in Petrochem Industry
Skills
Proven experience as a Buyer
Ability to effectively and economically ensure delivery of goods and services
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in both a team and independently
Communication skills
Negotiating skills
Knowledge
Knowledge of procurement systems
Knowledge on the use of Procurement Software
Knowledge of work area
Knowledge of materials and equipment
Attributes
Personable and able to interact with people at all levels within
Self-motivating, resilient and self-managing
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Integrity
Attentive to detail
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