PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

To ensure optimal sourcing and timeous availability of quality goods and services to meet the Business Unit’s requirements

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status us

CUSTOMERS

• Liaise, maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment
• Resolve customer queries/ complaints

 Suppliers Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key Suppliers
• Monitor Supplier performance
• Process requests for new vendors

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Achieve agreed KPI targets
• Optimal procurement for the respective plant areas
• Negotiate terms and conditions
• Execution and adjudication of tenders and site meetings
• Expediting of open orders and RFQ’s
• Maintain and enforce internal control and procurement procedures
• Assist Accounts Payable Department with Invoice Queries
• Obtain savings through the procurement process
• Weekly buyer performance reporting

  GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence:
• Increase BBBEE spent

 SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Financial Management:

• Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets

Cost/Value Optimisation:

• Identify and realise cost saving opportunities
• Monitor benefits

  BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, Coupa, Chromedoc)

Knowledge:

• Understand the principles of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Understand the principles of Contract Management