Buyer

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the purchasing function within the Stores.

Essential Requirements:

Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Procurement.

Valid motor vehicle driving license.

2 Years relevant experience.

Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Procurement.

3 years relevant experience

Key Responsibility Areas:

Procuring materials using the JDE computerised purchasing and stores systems, processing non-stock and stock orders for the Council, local and general elections.

Implementing the financial regulations and Council procurement procedures.

Sourcing suitable suppliers telephonically and through the source-link network for obtaining quotations.

Prioritizing the urgency of requisitions, correction of requisitions with the correct descriptions.

Generating the manual reorder reports for code 7 commodities for various stores.

Implementing the ABE procurement policy.

Preparing schedule of quotes for adjudication and awarding of orders based on the ABE and WEO formula.

Liaising with various service units, inter departments and store personnel regarding stock outs, item descriptions, etc.

Interviewing supplier representatives regarding ongoing development.

Assisting accounts personnel with various price discrepancies and approve/reject where necessary as per quote.

Competencies:

Organisational Awareness.

Problem Solving.

Information Management.

Financial Process Management.

Interpersonal Relationships.

Communication.

Resilience.

Ethics and Accountability.

Impact and Influence.

Team Orientation.

Direction Setting.