Specialist Buyer: Centralised Procurement
Closing Date: 26 April 2024
Company:
Senwes
Location: Head Office Klerksdorp
Department: Financial
(Finance)
Reference Number: GC-6755
Senwes is seeking the services of a Specialist Buyer: Centralised Procurement who will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring agricultural products, machinery, and services to ensure efficient operations, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality output within the Senwes agricultural supply chain.
What you'll need:
* Minimum 3 years experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 1 years in a senior procurement role.
* A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, or a related field is required.
What you'll be doing:
Supplier Management and Engagement.
* Assess potential suppliers based on quality, pricing, reliability, and ethical considerations.
* Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure favourable agreements.
* Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers.
* Continuously evaluate supplier performance against established KPIs.
* Address and resolve supplier-related issues, such as quality concerns or delivery delays.
Sourcing and Procurement Execution.
* Execute sourcing strategies developed by the Procurement Manager.
* Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Process purchase orders, send purchase orders to suppliers and manage the process up to time of delivery.
* Investigate discrepancies between goods ordered and received.
* Managing claims and goods returned to suppliers to ensure that they are closed off and credited when necessary.
Contract Management.
* Administer and enforce supplier contracts, including terms and conditions.
* Manage contract renewals and renegotiations to maximize value and minimise risks.
* Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual agreements and obligations.
* Maintain accurate records of all supplier contracts and related documentation.
* Identify and mitigate contract-related risks and liabilities.
Supplier relationship and administration responsibilities.
* Completing supplier credit applications and agreements.
* Follow up on outstanding issues on creditors reconciliations.
* Assist in other administration or ad-hoc tasks as required.
* Management of the Vendor list and classification.
Note:
- We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
- Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
- Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at www.groupcareers.co.za
- Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.