Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Buyer. The candidate must apply knowledge and skills to facilitate the procurement of goods and services required for Mintek operations in accordance with specifications provided, at the most economical prices, of acceptable quality and delivery at a specified time (as requested by the requestor). All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.

• Administer the RFP/Q processes and procure goods, services or equipment on behalf of Mintek in line with the procurement policy, procedures and legislation
• Apply the pillars of procurement in all procurement transactions to ascertain conformance with the PFMA 
• Negotiate the best prices and purchasing conditions with regards to products purchased
• Adhere to standard terms and conditions of purchase for Mintek
• Ensure that quotations/proposals are obtained for all purchases
• Ensure that goods, services or equipment are available at the right time, place, quantity, quality and price
• Apply the preferential procurement regulations in the evaluation and adjudication of quotes/proposals
• Apply BBBEE and specific goals in the evaluation and adjudication of quotes/proposals
• Participate in the procurement planning process
• Process requisitions/procurement plan deliverables timeously
• Peruse end-user specifications and advise on modifications where required, champion the use of specification committees were necessary for cross-functional input
• Issue RFP/Q to market timeously and observing accuracy of information issued to prospective bidders/suppliers
• Participate in site visits or supplier briefing sessions as and when required
• Remain abreast of products, prices and quality to ensure that purchases are of the best quality and at the most economical price
• Process purchase orders timeously ensuring that all relevant details are accurate and that all appropriate documentation is attached on the purchase order on IFS.
• Expedite the authorization of purchase orders and ensure POs are sent to the suppliers timely
• Facilitate the preparation of motivations as and when required and ensure that all deviations are processed are recorded accurately
• Coordinate with contracts management to ensure that the contract drafting process is initiated timely as and when needed
• Expedite deliveries with suppliers and follow-up on invoice payments
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with end-users to ensure awareness of the status of the procurement transaction
• Remain abreast of products, prices and quality to ensure that purchases are of the best quality and at the most economical price
• Administer the deviations process accurately and advise end-users on correct application of deviations when required to
• Assist in detecting and averting non-compliances with procurement process and escalate possible irregular expenditure identified
• Proactively resolve supplier and end-user queries