Technical Buyer at RCL Foods

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We think bigger, work smarter, and collectively work as a team to achieve our ambition; MORE food to MORE people, MORE often! Our Talent Team is looking for a logical thinker and proactive Technical Buyer to join our Sugar Division.

The role will report to the Chief Buyer and will based at the Pongola Sugar Mill.

The purpose of this position is to perform buying tasks by obtaining quotations, checking prices and commodity descriptions, seeking authority, and following up on orders, attending to preparation of specific documents and information in relation to tenders and resolving queries.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 Years’ experience in a heavy industry/technical manufacturing environment as a Buyer/Planner.

Computer Literate - MS Office (Excel, Word).

Clients oriented and a team player.

• SAP proficiency on Materials Management module (SAP MM) will be distinct advantage.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtaining quotations from the approved suppliers as indicated on the vendor listing based on purchase requests received from clients.
• Forwarding quotations to the clients with a motivation on the options on supplier preference.
• Obtaining and following up on the relevant authorisation prior to proceeding with creating an order.
• Creating orders on the system by inserting the relevant details e.g., price, delivery date.
• Forwarding the order to the suppler and obtaining confirmation of receipt.
• Obtain tender/project requests and scope of work from the clients.
• Preparing the Rules of Tender documentation pack.
• Arranging site visits and meetings with Tenderers.
• Compiling tender adjudications and recommendations based on Tenders submitted.
• Requesting for the creation of a new vendors on the system by making the details of the vendors available.
• Application of Procurement SOP’s and BBBEE Policies.
• Adhering safety rules during the execution tasks.
• Providing reasons for specific incidents or applications during incident/ accident investigations.