Buyer

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this role is to source, purchase and expedite goods, materials and services required by B&E International’s operational and mining sites, ensuring value for money, timeous delivery and full compliance with the company’s Supply Chain Management Policy and Delegation of Authority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with B&E Health & Safety and SHEQ requirements in all procurement activities.
• Source, negotiate and place purchase orders for goods, materials and services against approved requisitions.
• Obtain and evaluate competitive quotations from approved suppliers in line with procurement policy thresholds.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier, pricing and purchase order records on ORB Fusion and Sage.
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders and proactively resolve delivery delays with suppliers.
• Verify goods received against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies with the warehouse and suppliers.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and consolidation opportunities across categories and sites.
• Support supplier pre-qualification, vendor approval and performance evaluation processes.
• Prepare procurement reports and provide feedback to the Procurement and Logistics Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Purchasing, Logistics or a related field.
• A Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics or a related field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a buying/procurement role, preferably within a mining, plant or engineering environment.
• Experience using ERP/procurement systems (ORB Fusion, Sage or similar) will be advantageous.
• English language proficiency.
• Computer Literate in MS Office (Excel proficiency essential).
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Sound understanding of SCM policies, procurement processes and Delegation of Authority frameworks.
• TEAM Player.