Buyer required in Nelspruit area.Requirements:
 

Matric/ Grade 12 certificate
At least 3 years’ experience as a technical buyer in a technical environment
Knowledge of the steel industry would be a major advantage
Must have strong negotiating and expediting skills and possess good technical knowledge
Exposure to supplier contracts
Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market
Be experienced in the pricing of imported materials, customs procedures, shipping terms and clearance procedures
Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications
Valid code 8 driver’s license and own transport

 
Duties (including but not limited to):
 

Obtain at least three quotations prior to adjudication of an order
Ensure that at least all orders are complete within the negotiated lead-time
Follow up on all orders that are outside of the negotiated lead-time and take corrective action
Constantly strive to improve vendor relations and provide long-term information that would enable the vendor to improve the service to and create a better understanding of our mutual business requirements.
Investigating / analyzing of defects / non conformances and instituting improvements / methods or systems to prevent the re-occurrence of these defects / non conformances
Responsible for developing and maintaining good and productive relationships with nominated clients.
Management of Suppliers and costs within the company's policies, procedures and approvals framework.
Negotiation of price stability and favorable price.
Conduct all purchasing with the appropriate skill and integrity and conduct negotiations in a professional manner.
To ensure that client BEE certificates/ratings were received and direct the short and long term objectives to clients without BEE ratings.
Close liaison with technical personnel

 
 
Applicant must reside in Nelspruit or surrounding area.
 
Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Please visit our website www.mprtc.co.za to upload your CV or for more information