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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