Buyer - Stanger at Sappi

We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  

Sappi Stanger Mill is on the lookout for an experienced Buyer to provide support to the Sourcing managers and Procurement Manager with regards to the procurement process and sourcing expertise essential to the engineering department for goods and services which ultimately lead to the implementation of appropriate agreements for Energy, MRO items, Capital goods and services.

As a Buyer you will be responsible for: 

• Sourcing goods and services according to specification in accordance with the procurement policy and/or sourcing strategy
• Issuing tenders and RFQs and engage with stakeholders to define engineering requirements
• Evaluating the tender process, arrange bid clarification and adjudicate
• Ensuring that quality control procedures are implemented and adhered to by the suppliers and supply certificates of conformance where required
• Raising deviations/claims against vendors for poor performance and drive non-conformance to an acceptable conclusion
• Negotiating preferential payment terms and Incoterms
• Undertaking vendor assessments and maintain vendor master data
• Implementing and/or follow effective expediting procedures and monitor vendor performance
• Updating and monitoring purchase order lifting plan
• Planning and scheduling shipments and deliveries and monitor deliveries against order/plan
• Switching between transport modes and cost options relative to risk and urgency in line with the sourcing strategy

What are we looking for?

• Relevant Diploma NQF Level 5-6 in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement or relevant field
• 3-5 years procurement or materials management experience
• SAP MM experience
• Experience in the technical and/or manufacturing environment would be an added advantage