Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Alrode

Onsite

Purpose of Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing and procuring of OE, service parts and consumables at the right price on time at the right cost.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organisation dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. Its a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individuals contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites at all times. Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times.
• Manage production orders on the system, Place orders, Confirm orders, Change dates, Update order details (quantities, suppliers, prices, etc.), Receipt orders
• Calculate expected requirements (based on current stock levels, the critical list, and the production schedule). Predict batch size requirements (based on what is needed by production).
• Responsible to explain the data presented in the slotting room (overdue purchase orders, buffer levels, critical list, velocity, cage account, etc.) and communicate changing requirements with supplier.
• Negotiate subcontracting prices based on knowledge of material, part size, machining requirement, etc; manage the quotation process and manage lead times.
• Understand and manage the link between production orders and purchase orders; the time requirements between complete machine, balancing, and reworks. As well as manage rework orders in terms of part receipts and physical part location.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent
• 3-5 years related experience in an Engineering manufacturing environment
• Project Management experience
• Technical knowledge/experience will be advantageous
• Understanding of the following:
• MRP logic
• The Bill of Materials (BOM) and the impact on order creation.

Weir Minerals is a leading solutions supplier providing smart, efficient and sustainable original equipment and aftermarket services to the global mining and construction aggregates industry. We work in partnership with our customers to solve their challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions for all minerals processing, dewatering, slurry transportation, crushing and grinding, and sustainable waste management activities.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion, culture, language, birth or on any other arbitrary ground.