Technical Procurement Officer - - Randburg

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To manage the companies technical purchasing. ESS ENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Procure goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply by establishing long term relationships with adequate suppliers around the world. This role has greater responsibility and accountability than a Buyer and includes resource management responsibility. The job holder will take responsibility for multiple projects which may be involved with or hold a larger remit in terms of purchasing responsibility, will have more technical knowledge, expertise, understanding and will be seen as a specialist within their function. The role needs to fulfil purchasing of technical equipment/tools such as electrical cable, structural steel, sheet metal fabrication, insulation materials, cladding, building material, ducts, HVAC equipment, Electrical Equipment (breakers, source selectors, contractors, UPS’s, solar panels, batteries), manufacturing consumables ETC. 1. Review current supplier base to ensure we are buying products from the correct supplier at the right price based on volumes 2. All communications with suppliers regarding payment terms, discounts, and bulk purchases, including ad hoc supplier visits. 3. To review our COD supply base and ensure that where possible we are purchasing from a current vendor instead of new suppliers. If and where necessary accounts should be opened in order to streamline our payments to monthly instead of daily 4. Supplier agreements should be put in place 5. Warehouse stock should be reviewed together with the store man to ensure stock items are managed and the re-ordering is taking place when needed 6. To investigate local procurement vs overseas procurement and where possible to ensure items are sourced locally to assist in BEE 7. To ensure all procurement takes place based on an approved BOM. It is important for project procurement meetings to take place to ensure all procurement is done on time to meet customer expectations 8. To constantly review the procurement process to ensure that where changes should be made that they are. 9. The running of open purchase orders on SAP and ensuring that the open orders are accurate and closed off timeously. 10. Actively participate in supplier performance reviews. 11. Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations. 12. Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers. 13. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible. 14. Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required. 15. Develop creative and innovative procurement processes. 16. Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. 17. Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods. 18. Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. 19. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships. 20. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and the Official Journal of the European Community (OJEU) guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process. 21. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials. 22. Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers. 23. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements. 24. Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers. 25. Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS (Soft, Technical and System): Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Provide technical / commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Develop and maintain a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems. Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects. A diploma in Procurement would be advantageous. Minimum tertiary qualification: Electrical training would be beneficial. Experience - Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical procurement Computer skills – SAP and Microsoft Excel. Be proactive in responding to customer requests (internal), develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Results orientated – take initiative and demonstrate a sense of urgency in driving for results and track own performance. Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with suppliers. Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem identification and solution abilities Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines. Commercially and financially aware Keen attention to detail and accuracy Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Strong mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge. A developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1. A valid driver’s license is essential. 2. Fluency in written and spoken English. 3. Success driven. 4. Self-motivated and able to function with minimum supervision. 5. Computer literate – (Microsoft office suite). 6. Fast learner. 7. G. Ability to communicate with people on all levels in a diverse environment. 8. Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies 9. Embraces personal challenge. 10. Confident, rounded thinking 11. Is self-aware. 12. Is assertive, optimistic, and open to change. 13. Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others. 14. Proactively contributes to the team. 15. Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure. 16. Withheld the companies ISO 9001 process. Team culture / dynamics: Self-motivated and independent, helpful and supportive, competitive for opportunities. Apply Now

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