Technical Buyer
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Sourcing
· Procurement of engineering products and/or services, construction works and other professional services
· Sourcing goods and/or services which meet requirements in terms of manufacturing drawing specifications, quality, price, and delivery lead time.
· Negotiate prices and terms which deliver value for money for Mintek
· Provide input on specifications in line with best practices and legislation and ascertain the readiness of specifications for the market.
· Review all specifications for compliance with the procurement policy and procedures
· Conduct market research to determine the availability of suppliers and commodities in line with specific sourcing requirements
· Ensure all required approvals are sought throughout the lifecycle of the RFQ process.
· Coordination and facilitation of supplier briefing sessions and site inspections.
· Evaluation and award of quotations in line with legislative prescripts.
· Expediting or purchase requisition and order approvals and delivery of orders
· Daily monitoring of open purchase requisitions
· Provide timely feedback to end-users on order status
· Place orders within the specified turnaround time
· Investigate and implement alternative sources of supply to improve the reliability of supplies, improve quality, reduce costs or shorten lead times.
· Keep and maintain accurate audit files for each RFQ transaction
· Identify and implement opportunities for strategic sourcing
· Identify commodities for preferred supplier lists and contracts.
· Identify and implement opportunities for sourcing goods and services in line with preferential procurement targets
· Drive implementation of cost-reduction initiatives
· Assist in the preparation of memorandums for deviations
· Advise end-users on appropriate sourcing methods to follow.
Policy & Compliance
· Procure goods and services in line with the governance framework
· Keep abreast of changes in the legislative environment and propose amendments to the procurement policy and procedure to align.
· Identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternative methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service
· Develop procurement strategies that are innovative and cost-effective
· Monitor compliance of internal and external stakeholders with procurement policy, procedures and legislative framework.
Stakeholder Engagement
· The central point of contact for all RFQ queries internally and externally. Guide end-users, SCM staff, and management and service providers on the RFQ process.
· Build effective working relationships with internal customers, to enable Mintek to produce complete, accurate and relevant specifications to prepare requests for proposals across dedicated commodities.
· Integrate SCM best practices in divisional planning and operations.
Continued Improvement
· Participate in continuous professional development interventions to keep up with new technologies, sourcing best practices and procedures
· Proactively support and initiate transformational initiatives to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
Reporting
· Compile the following reports:
o Open PR and PO
o Spend by SBU
· Ad-hoc reports as requested by Head SCM and Executive Manager.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Min: Bcom/B-Tech in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Finance or equivalent
- MCIPS certification and CIPS membership advantageous.
- Min: 3 – 5 years relevant experience
- Experience sourcing engineering, manufacturing or technical goods/services
- PFMA and public sector procurement experience
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Project management.
· Should have good verbal communication.
· Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility of work.
· Be able to work in a team
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment
· Be able to work under pressure.