About the position
Join a global leader in building materials, shaping the future of construction and infrastructure. Our client promotes a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages growth, trust, and shared success. If you're seeking a dynamic workplace that values your contributions and supports professional development, this is your chance!
As the Buyer, you will be responsible for acquiring the best price from suppliers and ensuring the availability, control and purchase of raw materials and consumables for production.
- Purchase goods and services at the right quality, quantity, time, price and sources to maximize value.
- Manage capable and secure supply base to delivery business needs through best procurement practices.
- Deliver successful projects where nominated as the project leader or project member.
- Use SAP MRP data and internal customer input to place, expedite and reconcile purchase orders.
- Resolve all supplier payments issues and blocked invoices queries.
- Collaborate with local and global team members, cross functional teams, other departments and functions to deliver on commitments.
- Proactively educate the business on purchasing procedures and systems.
- Update the budget, sourcing portfolio, spend, supply planning and KPI files.
- Highlight any supply risk identified to the business.
- Log and resolve claims logged against suppliers.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in purchasing/ Supply Chain or similar
- SAPICS/ CIPS certification is an advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement related role
- Knowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of products
- Specific knowledge of steel buying will be advantageous
Our client is an equal opportunity employer.
Desired Skills:
- Buying
- Construction
- Pricing
- Purchasing
- Supplier Management
