Technical Buyer - Sasolburg at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Matric
• Degree/BTech/Diploma in related field
• Further studies may be required, depending on current qualifications, for instance, CIPS at least to level 5

Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience working in a maintenance spares environment or working with maintenance spares in the chemical industry
• Must have technical knowledge of maintenance spares related to a factory
• An artisan or maintenance spares QC background will be beneficial
• Maintenance experience in a factory environment would be advantageous

Duties

• Planning  and execution of  procurement of maintenance spares and services
• Ensure delivery of the right items, at the right quality, at the right time and at the right price
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with internal customers
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with suppliers
• Coordinate and execute supplier evaluations
• Investigate and resolve supplier non-conformances and customer complaints
• Proactively report product and material availability issues
• Expedite orders
• Proactively provide supply status and shipment tracking
• Manage and review delivery cost of imports, checking shipping cost/duties
• Coordinate the required international shipping and commercial documents
• Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of stocked spares
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested and review order specifications
• Find best products for the best price, from reliable vendors
• Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory
• Initiate and implement process improvement initiatives for the department
•  Participate in quarterly stock takes – compulsory
• Will be required to be available after hours on occasion if parts are not available for breakdowns