Procurement / Junior Buyer

Cape Town, Western Cape
R17,000-23,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that materials required for projects are obtained on schedule and according to projected budgets. Ensuring the profitability of contracts is maintained by sourcing the most cost-effective and appropriate materials are purchased.Requirements:

Minimum 1 (one) year of experience post-graduation in a PROCUREMENT role.
Computer Literate (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Experience with BuildSmart Accounting software will be beneficial but not essential
Fully bilingual and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties will include, but are not limited to

Procurement of Materials:

Provide prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
Identify potential suppliers and new products
Contact a range of suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and agree on delivery time
Ensure that orders are authorised by the General Manager before proceeding
Keep detailed records and maintain a well-organised work schedule
Assess the reliability of sub-contractors and suppliers
Deal effectively with challenges regarding suppliers and the flow of materials
Ensure compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services (including quality certificates for relevant materials i.e. pipe batch certificates
Provide advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items
Liaise closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
Prepare and maintain cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business
Negotiate and agree the most favorable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured.
Project Administration:

Generating Purchase Orders on the financial system; the process is followed as per ISO Work Instruction
Capturing and reconciling delivery notes on the financial system
Send claims to client representatives for authorisation
General Administration and Tender duties:

Keep the relevant filing system up to date
Assist with general administration duties and data capturing as required
Ensure relevant financial systems are updated at all times
Provide support to the Contract Manager regarding tender requirements if required
General ad-hoc duties which are assigned

In return a competitive salary is on offer coupled with the opportunity to work within well established industry leader.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE WESTERN CAPE

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