Assistant Officer Procurement; Buyers

About the job ASSISTANT OFFICER PROCUREMENT (BUYERS)

• Key responsibilities

Execute integrated sourcing and procurement processes and follow prescribed procedures toward fulfilling procurement needs

• Execute purchasing of goods and services and manage procurementadministration
• Consult with supervisor to manage problems/risks and make recommendationstimeously
• Negotiate and coordinate the conclusion of the agreement with suppliers to meet customer expectations
• Build and maintain healthy interpersonal and inter-team relationships
• Access analyses procurement information independently

Skill & Competencies

Behavioural

• (Integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness, Professionalism, Knowledge)

Leadership

(Team player, Motivating teams, Coaching)

Knowledge

• (SAP material management module, Total cost ownership analysis, Strategic commodity/Projects sourcing knowledge, Procure-To-Pay process, financial analysis, Industry & market analysis, Commodity & supplier profiling (Commodity management),
  Sourcing/Procurement, strategy formulation or implementation, Supplier relationship management, Contract management, Project management, Knowledge of NEC family contracts, Knowledge of Forex, Knowledge of service level & framework agreement)

Skills

• (Computer literacy, Strategic thinking & decision making, Strong negotiation,
• Relationship management, Strong analytical skills, Strong communication, Ability to work & interact effectively at senior level, Facilitation, Administration, Attention to detail & methodical)
• Attributes (Business acumen, Strong ethical conduct, Problem-solving, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Presentation skills)
• Assessment (Basic knowledge of sourcing & procurement processes, Basic knowledge of SAP system, Basic knowledge of NEC family contracts and/or FIDIC

Qualification

• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Transport/Commerce/Logistics/Supply/ Chain
  Management at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits
• Experience
• Sourcing and procurement or related technical experience (2 years)