Main areas of responsibility include:
o Local and international processing of orders and expediting
o Place indent orders on foreign suppliers
o Understanding of the TCO concept
o Building appropriate relationships with key suppliers
o Monitor the purchasing procedures and increase the BEE compliant suppliers
o Understanding of e-procurement
Minimum requirements for this position include:
o A track record of excellent performance
o Relevant purchasing qualification
o 3 – 5 years buying experience
o Knowledge of basic procurement and purchasing principles
o Commercial awareness
Soft skills required:
o Strong administration skills
o Ability to identify trends and opportunities
o Self disciplined
o Confident negotiator
o Knowledge of freighting and forwarding
o Well developed communication skills
o High degree of integrity
o Innovative thinker
o Ability to work under pressure
The incumbent must further be computer literate, and be readily available to work outside normal working hours.
Package: R13000-R14000pm/ctc