Buyer General Purchasing

Open position : Buyer General Purchasing
Location : Port Elizabeth
Salary : Market related
Type : Permanent position 
EE / AA position : Yes 

Applying financial, accounting and economic knowledge to evaluate pricing

Benchmarking; Global Competitive Sourcing; Supplier Negotiations;

Evaluation of suppliers and negotiation of prices and terms, service delivery and quality whilst maintaining regulatory and quality standards

Achieve monthly and year-on-year savings

Preparation of RFQ, Purchase order and Contract documentation

Maintaining current supplier base and establishing new suppliers to achieve cost and service optimisation through benchmarking and market research

Preparation of documentation and information on Group systems and presentation of high value projects

Involvement in video conferences and necessary contact with members of other Group Companies to discuss related matters

Adjudication of tenders based on procedural requirements to ensure competitive and fair supplier selection

Actively participate in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional budget execution, and interface with Suppliers and internal stakeholders

Degree/Diploma in the following disciplines – Purchasing, Commerce, Finance, Business Management

A minimum of 3 years General Purchasing (non-production buying) experience

Negotiation & Problem solving skills

Ability to interpret commercial and general engineering data

Skilled in Financial Analysis / Costing / Presentations

Customer Interface and Conflict Management skills

Have the ability to work under pressure, set and achieve timing plans

Have good oral and written communication skills in English 

Be computer literate – SAP, MS Office competency is essential

Have strong administrative and analytical skills

Preferable experience at a Multi-National company or large South African company

Have a valid Driver’s License

Have experience as a Marketing buyer

Candidates meeting all the above criteria are invited to email their CV’s to lisa.applications@kingrec.co.za

If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.