BUYER CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:  Implementing the order transaction process to ensure the lowest total cost to company for the procurement of goods and services for the project;  Managing the supplier against Service Level Agreements;  Supporting the site by ensuring that all plant, equipment and consumables are procured in the required time at the agreed cost;  Be part of the contract review team together with the construction team and implement the lessons learned from previous activities;  Close liaison with the planning department to ensure adequate Material Resource Planning;  Verification of correct order authorization;  Coordinating the dispatch of materials to site to meet the construction plan requirements;  Close working relationship with Construction Managers in respect of orders placed for their projects, as well as logistical timing of delivery.  Identification of new suppliers and alternative products.  Negotiation of settlement discounts;  Price enquiries and tenders;  Liaison with construction sites. Participation in regular site meetings for the prevention of stoppages as well as provide input to resolve problems in other areas of construction.  Management reporting  Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:  Industrial buying (preferably at senior level) for at least 5 years;  Tender processes;  Contract negotiation with a track record of supply agreement success;  Supplier evaluation and selection processes;  Supplier quality auditing;  Procurement Quality Management Systems;  Risk assessment;  People management;  Supply planning experience;