Buyer - Construction Buyer

General Description of Position

The Buyer performs a range of detail-oriented, thorough, and organized activities to oversee purchasing and develop new contracts. The buyer plays a key role in procuring quality and cost-efficient supplies for the organization and is required to follow all procurement procedures and maintain an updated list of current and incoming inventory and be responsible for ensuring all goods are purchased with the correct documentation and approvals in place. In addition, this position maintains the office-based goods and provisions store, is involved with the administration processes for Tenders, assists the QS’s in procuring products and services cost-effectively, and ensures that suppliers/service providers’ documentation is in place for BBBEE purposes.

Work Experience Requirements
At least 8 to 10 years prior experience within a purchasing/buying environment with direct responsibility for the sourcing, administrative execution of processes and procedures, and cost-effective purchasing of products and services. It is expected that the incumbent will have:

• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems
• Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Excellent written and oral communication ability in both English and Afrikaans
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• An unquestionable level of confidentiality and integrity
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Email)
• Prior experience in working with BuildSmart Accounting Software

Education Requirements

• Matriculation / Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in the use of Accounting Software
• Certificate/Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting, Business Management, or a similar field
• Certificate/Diploma/B Degree in Finance or equivalent

KPIs
1. Financial – Maximize product/services savings and discounts earned by delivering cost-effective procurement solutions and buying smartly.
2. Customer – Deliver purchasing requirements as needed on a right first time, every time basis
3. Internal Business Processes – Ensure that the entire business complies with all procurement processes from initiation to completion.
4. Learning & Growth – Ensure that a learning and best practice mindset is applied to all purchasing initiatives and that your personal knowledge base remains aligned with developments in the industry and procurement legislation.