Job Title
Technical Buyer
Reporting to
Head of Department Procurement
Location
New Concept Mining Aeroton Procurement
Purpose
To ensure consistent availability of raw materials, components and consumables in accordance with the production forecast, and to ensure that these are procured at an acceptable price and quality point.
The purchasing of non-stock items, equipment and components required for the operation of the factory, as well as all new development components / equipment / materials required by the engineering department.
Qualifications Requirements
Advanced computer literacy (incl. Excel and Word) essential
5 years working experience on computerized MRP (Materials Resource Planning) is essential
Syspro computer package will be beneficial
Certificate or National Diploma in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management
Knowledge & Experience
5-10 Years experience as a Technical Buyer in a high volume manufacturing environment
Able to read & understand drawings with knowledge of component specifications
Good knowledge of accounts payable (creditors) cycle
Competencies
- Manage SELF
Confidence to question and verify information
Strong process-orientation and systematic approach
Customer focus
Competencies
- Manager WORK
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Initiative and discretion
Planning, organizing and monitoring work
Responsibilities
Functions & Tasks
KPI
Procurement
Placing orders according to finished goods forecast and open order report. Able to breakdown finished goods to raw materials required. Maintaining min and max inventory levels on component and stock items. Ensuring timeous expediting and delivery of correct BOM components, while adhering to company stock level policy.
Forward planning in line with stock levels, supplier lead times and factory manufacturing times.
Close liaison with receiving to ensure all goods and services are delivered to the correct address ensuring timeous supply.
Raise all purchase orders for the necessary products to ensure continuous operation of the factory and meeting customer requests.
Take responsibility for the whole purchase cycle and liaise with all the relevant parties on any potential problems arising with the order. Ensure delivery dates are maintained and accurately reflected on the MRP system.
Develop credible second suppliers for BOM items.
Ensure supplier agreements are in place.
Visit suppliers and attend meetings to evaluate capacity and minimize supply threats.
Actively perform supplier evaluations and report back to the Dept Manager with solutions for improvement.
Arrange for goods that have been found to be incorrect or faulty to be replaced.
Liaise with Accounts payable department to make sure all the relevant documents are in order and the requirements of that department are met to facilitate payments.
Maintain all necessary documents and audits trails; ensure all documents are appropriately filed.
Timeous quoting when required.
Engage with Suppliers, Develop and maintain BBBEE verification, in line with NCM Preferential Procurement policy.
Research and evaluate areas for opportunity to reduce costs
Master data management and accuracy on the ERP system.
Various Procurement reporting and dashboards as required by the Dept Manager.
Adherence to stock policy and specified lead times.
Timeous expediting of Supplier outstanding orders.
Adherence to company procurement policy.
Daily back order analysis, order and expediting.
Adherence to Supplier on boarding process and Procurement Policies.
Monitoring adherence to SLA
All dealings to be conducted in an honest, ethical and correct procedural manner with suppliers at all times.
Adherence to supplier performance management process.
Adherence to QCR process.
Adherence to company procurement policy
NCM BBBEE Preferential Procurement Policy
Cost Control
Manage the accounting of purchase price variance against standard, report on this and implement corrective action where possible.
Advise the Department Manager of any price increases / decrease as soon as they arise.
Ensure suppliers provide detailed reasons for price changes, in accordance with the supplier agreements.
Monthly target - zero variance
Updating of price increase register
Adherence to Supplier price adjustment approval and Procurement Policy
Growth
Ensure that all identified high risk components are ordered in accordance with company procurement policy.
Apply good problem solving skills to deal with daily changes in production, constant change in market requirements, while resolving supplier problems.
Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.
Developing market knowledge and contracts for new products and services.
Identify potential suppliers, locally and internationally.
Training of procurement staff.
Adherence to stock policy on min/max
Reduction in line stoppages / excess stock
Monthly reporting
Increase in value add of strategic procurement.
Delegation of routine tasks
Quality
Monitor quality and levels of service.
Ensure purchased material meets specifications.
Claims for quality to be processed the same month the claim arises and must tie in with the SLA including drawing updates.
Adherence to specifications and product quality conformity.
Demonstrate leadership and commitment to NCM core values
Maintain healthy and productive working relationships with all departments (and individuals within the departments) across the organization
Maintain professional and productive relationships with customers, contractors and suppliers.
Display commitment and compliance to NCM policies
Adherence to NCM policies and works instructions.
Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.
Closing Date 13 September 2024
