Description:
My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to join their team in Bloemfontein. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the procurement process for their infrastructure projects, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. They are looking for an individual with a strong background in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and negotiation, who is ready to contribute to the success of high-quality construction and infrastructure solutions.
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in purchasing and supply chain management, we want to hear from you!
Minimum requirements:
Matric Diploma in Purchasing / Supply Chain Management or similar, will be advantageous Fluent in Afrikaans and English Minimum of 5 years experience in similar background of procurement within the construction related environment Driver license and own vehicle Knowledge of the construction industry Legal and regulatory knowledgeDuties and responsibilities:
Take overall responsibility for buying construction goods and services to include Labour, Plant and Materials on assigned Projects Negotiate with Suppliers to obtain the best prices and services as needed on site Liaise regularly with Site Managers to ensure all materials and deliveries are on time and in full. Ensure material lists from site obtained Ensure the procuring of materials to meet the build programme for all projects secured while enforcing the purchasing policy and keep record of non-conformances Assist in pricing materials and plant at the tendering stage for projects and supply prices to the Estimating Team. Assist with the writing of tenders for submission Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers and create, maintain a database of preferred suppliers, ensuring good relationships maintained with the ‘key’ vendors Material buying activities including best cost, value, quality of materials to meet project delivery, lead times and ensure purchasing delays will not affect contract programmes. Compile price comparisons on Excel for sites Produce Materials Resources Sheet extracted from the Bill of Quantities document and issue Attend pre?start up meetings for work won and input into the meeting where required to resolve material specification issuesSkills required:
Procurement and sourcing expertise Vendor management Negotiation skills Supply chain management Cost management and budgeting Market research and analysis Project management Attention to detail Communications skills Problem-solving Contract management IT and