Project Buyer

Available:          ASAP      
Mining Offer:   Market Related -

We are ONLY considering South African citizens with prior mining/heavy industry experience, no exceptions.
Six months temporary position in the mining sector in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Salary negotiable according to experience.

Minimum Requirements

Diplomas

Job Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 5 years experience in commodity buying within the mining/heavy engineering industry
• Certificate/Diploma in Purchasing Management  
• Advance Certificate in Purchasing Management/Financial/Commercial degree
• Fully Computer literate for role including ERP Systems knowledge (Sage).
• Valid driving license Code 08  

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Enter order recommendations into the company Sage system,
• Follow and track orders through approval stages  
• Ensure orders are collated, signed and forwarded to suppliers
• Procurement of supplies for on mine capital projects and the promotion of contract suppliers
• Negotiating of quotations, engineering orders, services and equipment  
• Technical competence and understanding of mining commodities

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• To effectively contribute to buying office and execute all non-contract purchasing, procurement and repairs
• Provide effective and efficient administration and reporting  
• Manage and contain cost of material procured/purchased
• Ability to develop a sound base of Suppliers
• Identify and prioritise urgent requirements  
• Adjudication of orders
• Value adding considerations in the adjudication of tenders
• Query of non-company standards  
• Make or buy decisions on repair and manufactured items
• Ensure delivery of professional service and adherence to ethical norms at all times
• Adherence to and understanding of purchasing policies and procedures  
• Be able to start as soon as possible.