Technical Buyer Functional area: Supply Chain Onsite or Remote: Onsite Primary Skills: Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Customer Service Country/Region: ZA City: Johannesburg Company name: Innovative Mining Products (Pty) Limited Date of posting: Sep 4, 2024 Job Title: Technical Buyer Reporting to: Head of Department – Procurement Location: New Concept Mining Aeroton – Procurement Purpose: To ensure consistent availability of raw materials, components, and consumables in accordance with the production forecast, and to ensure that these are procured at an acceptable price and quality point. Qualifications Requirements: Advanced computer literacy (incl. Excel and Word) essential 5 years working experience on computerized MRP (Materials Resource Planning) is essential Syspro computer package will be beneficial Certificate or National Diploma in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management Knowledge&Experience: 5-10 Years’ experience as a Technical Buyer in a high volume manufacturing environment Able to read&understand drawings with knowledge of component specifications Good knowledge of accounts payable (creditors) cycle Responsibilities: Placing orders according to finished goods forecast and open order report. Maintaining min and max inventory levels on component and stock items. Ensuring timeous expediting and delivery of correct BOM components. Raise all purchase orders for necessary products to ensure continuous operation of the factory. Develop credible second suppliers for BOM items. Ensure supplier agreements are in place. Timeous quoting when required. Research and evaluate areas for opportunity to reduce costs. Cost Control: Manage the accounting of purchase price variance against standard. Advise the Department Manager of any price increases/decreases as soon as they arise. Ensure suppliers provide detailed reasons for price changes. Quality: Monitor quality and levels of service. Ensure purchased material meets specifications. Demonstrate leadership and commitment to NCM core values: Maintain healthy and productive working relationships with all departments. Display commitment and compliance to NCM policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr