Plant Buyer âDomain Traineeâ English â On site Johannesburg!

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We are inviting applications for the role of Plant Buyer Domain Trainee English On site Johannesburg!

Responsibilities

In this role The Local Plant Buyer is the main point of contact for the internal customer and manages local purchasing requests in collaboration with the sourcing and category management organization and guarantees efficient contract implementation and acceptance on site related to one or several sites. Also managers and closes out related procurement queries.
Responsibilities
Analyse low and medium value spot buys for PO < R200000 that is not repetitive purchases.
Identify and escalate repetitive low & medium value spot buys to the Country Category Managers for strategic analysis and sourcing.
Search for potential suppliers within preferred supplier lists and identify additional suppliers if not on preferred supplier lists.
Conduct RFQ (negotiation supplier selection) and support responding suppliers in case of commercial or system related issues.
Facilitate clarification of technical questions between internal stakeholders and suppliers where required.
For selected buys follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process.
Execute negotiation supplier selection and determine PO terms and conditions.
Update Free Text purchase requests to ensure all relevant info is in place in order business can make decision on approval.
Facilitate manage and escalate (where appropriate) queries and issues relating to the execution of spot buys to appropriate stakeholders and interfaces (global or regional) according to collaboration models.
Verify purchase request quality and correct buying channel for buy request.
Where routed from the helpdesk resolve claims and issues with spot buys
Manage requisition changes or close PO if no longer needed
Manage PO changes: Upon supplier/user request to amend POs follow up with user/supplier to determine feasibility; change/modify POs if needed. If no resolution can be achieved escalate to team lead and other responsible persons using standard procedures

Qualifications we seek in you
Minimum qualifications

Technical degree preferred or additional experience/expertise
Relevant years of experience in sourcing/procurement function
Prior work experience in manufacturing industry
Preferred qualifications
Skilled in using equipment and software programs needed to provide services in a timely manner (Oracle Microsoft suite of tools);
Strong Sourcing and Procurement functional knowledge
Proficient in computer application including MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
Good communication Skills (Written and Oral)
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

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