RPO Recruitment’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of an Strategic Technical Buyer in Gauteng. The successful candidate will acquire the best product at the best price from suppliers and to ensure the availability, control and purchase of raw material and consumables as needed by production. They will also have extensive experience working within the steel industry.

Responsibilities:

• Purchase goods and services at the right quality, quantity, time, price and sources to maximize value
• Manage capable and secure supply base to delivery business needs through best procurement practices.
• Deliver successful projects where nominated as the project leader or project member.
• Use SAP MRP data and internal customer input to place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders.
• Resolve all supplier payments issues and blocked invoices queries (Parked List).
• Adhere to all policies and procedures and proactively educate the business on purchasing procedures and systems.
• Update the budget, sourcing portfolio, spend, supply planning and KPI files on a weekly basis.
• Highlight any supply risk identified to the business.
• Log and resolve claims logged against suppliers.
• Use of financial instruments like LOC and bank Guarantee’s to mitigate risk
• All such duties and/or activities assigned by management/board as and when required

Requirements:

• Matric
• 3 year degree BCom Degree / Diploma
• SAPICS / CIPS Certification essential
• 3-5 years experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role.
• Specific knowledge of steel buying essential
• Knowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of products.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.