The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 09 June 2021.
Implementation and management of long term supply contracts and services for Consol Group.
Key Performance Areas:
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets in compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities.
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
- Build, maintain and manage a professional supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Matric.
- Relevant business/commercial National Diploma.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years using SAP system.
- Computer literate, with Intermediate Excel skills/abilities.
- Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown.
- Experience of working closely with suppliers.
- An understanding of manufacturing processes and components would be advantageous.
Competencies:
- Attention to detail.
- Results driven.
- Strong proven negotiation skills.
- Assertiveness.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Resilience.
Desired Skills:
- Purchasing
- SAP
- Negotiation
- Cost Breakdown
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma