Job Details

Engineering company is looking for a buyer who has experience within a similar industry. Must have excellent negotiation skills.

Main Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring the selection of the most appropriate goods and services on the basis of price, quality, delivery times, and services.

 Responsibilities:

 Operational Execution:

•  Effective purchasing of materials, parts, services, supplies and equipment in accordance with order requests both internally and from the Contract Managers
• Ensure non-account supplier’s quotations are approved, sent to accountant for payment & proof of payment is sent to supplier
• Sourcing suppliers for special requirements
• Sourcing of new/alternate suppliers by getting quotes for all stock and consumables
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for materials, parts, services, supplies and equipment
• Ensure purchase approval
• Forward approved purchasing orders to suppliers
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Ensure cost savings
• Ensure that all purchases are followed through and dealt with expediently

 Administration:

• Process order requests & purchases onto Buildsmart
• Ensure hardcopy of quote and purchase order is kept on file and provided to necessary parties (Stores Department, Credit Clerk, and Accountant).

 Communication:

•  Resolve cost queries between the accounts and the suppliers
• Constant liaison with supplier regarding production progress
• Negotiate lower costs and secure agreements
• Manage relationships with suppliers and assist in building effective partnerships

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