Purpose:

• To buy goods and services in support of the operation activities of the division.
• To be responsible for the management of staff and processes to ensure safeguarding and maintenance of optimum stock holding in order to provide support service to all departments.

Qualifications:

• Commercial degree
• Senior Diploma in Purchasing Management will be advantageous
• Legal or technical qualification will be advantageous

Experience:

• At least 8 years’ experience in a Buying capacity of which at least 2 years in a management/leader capacity
• Experience in Store Management environment will be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of applicable commercial legislation will be advantageous

Responsibilities: 

Service Level:

• Converting of orders in compliance with purchasing procedure.
• Investigate and action account queries promptly, when these are the result of price variances.
• Investigate supplier non-performance, take the appropriate action and follow up to ensure no similar problems are experienced.
• Liaise with suppliers in terms of the logistics of deliveries
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with suppliers, thus gaining the best possible service from them.

Procurement:

• Select and source from suppliers in line with preferential procurement targets.
• Evaluate potential suppliers in order to improve the BEE score.

System maintenance:

• Follow-up on outstanding orders – system maintenance.
• Follow-up on orders received but not invoiced – system maintenance.

Cost containment/savings:

• Be fully conversant with current market prices of all items required.
• Be able to evaluate quotations.
• Negotiate discounts and settlement discounts.

Working Capital:

• Take responsibility for stock under your control
• Maintain and manage optimum stock levels to support operations in Division

Staff management:

• Manage staff performance and development
• Supervision, training, mentoring and performance evaluation of staff.

Compliance:

• Comply with all policies and procedures applicable on Procurement and Stores.
• Responsible for stock counts.
• Compliance with housekeeping standards and procedures – Safety, Environment and Food Safety.
• Manage departmental expenditure within budget guidelines.

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