Reference No. 019-0130KV

Reference Number: 019-0130KV

Job Description:

Our client is seeking suitably qualified, experienced and driven Buyers to join their growing team in Cape Town. Reporting to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, the Buyers will be responsible for purchasing, expediting, transport logistics, freight schedules, maintaining procedures and information reporting for allocated purchasing.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all dealings with clients, suppliers, manufacturers and freight company personnel professionally, ethically and efficiently, to ensure the highest possible service levels.
• Communicate openly, professionally, ethically and efficiently at all times with all internal customers to ensure that the highest customer service level is achieved.
• Adhere to the various project specific and company procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
• Responsible and accountable for all expediting functions as directed by the Procurement & Logistics Manager and/or Senior Buyer/Procurement Officer.
• Responsible and accountable for all logistics functions as directed by the Procurement & Logistics Manager and/or Senior Buyer/Procurement Officer.
• Ensure all assigned purchasing processes are followed strictly in accordance with documented and authorised company procedures.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Qualification in a purchasing discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in purchasing, expediting, transport and logistics disciplines, in mining, minerals, engineering, or construction industries.
• Projects experience with demonstrable procurement, purchasing, expediting, cost control and transport & logistics knowledge.
• High degree of professional ethics.
• A sound knowledge of international and local purchasing practices.
• A sound knowledge of international and local tendering and contract laws regulations and practices.
• A sound knowledge of international freight laws, regulations and practices together with domestic transporting practices and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with computerised purchasing and logistics systems, and their operation and applications.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Role
• Cape Town Based

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to kvanschalkwyk@camining.com

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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