Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer in the Finance division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services on behalf of Mintek in compliance with the procurement policy and procedures. The candidate will need to ensure that goods and services required for Mintek’s operations are acquired per specifications provided, at the most economical prices, of acceptable quality and delivered at a specified time as requested by the requestor.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

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

·       Prepare and advertise RFQs on relevant platforms

·       Coordinate Bid Specification, Evaluation, and Adjudication Committee meetings

·       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

·       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

·       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.

 

Policy & Compliance

·       Ensure that all procurement activities comply with Mintek’s SCM Policy, PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE Act, and other legislative frameworks

·       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

·       Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation during internal and external audits.

 

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.

·       Advise end-users on appropriate sourcing methods to follow.

·       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

·       Ad-hoc reports as requested by Head SCM and Executive Manager.

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

·       Min: 3 years’ experience post internship in the following:

·       Buyer                    

·       Technical Buyer   

·       Procurement Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Min: Bcom/B-Tech in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Finance or equivalent qualification.

·       CIPS membership advantageous.

·       Training:

·       Min: 3 – 5 years in a sourcing role (Post Internship)

·       Experience sourcing engineering, manufacturing or technical goods/services

·       PFMA, other relevant procurement regulations and public sector procurement experience

Driver’s license

·       Code 8

 

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