Administrator: Buyer

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Core Description

The primary function of this position is the procurement of stock, at the most affordable market-related prices, ensuring adherence to the procedures, as established within the Business Unit.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Process requisitions received, ensuring alignment with monthly budgets.
• Request pricing and quotes from Suppliers, upon receipt of requests, ensuring the application of the most cost-effective methods of acquiring hardware, necessary for the smooth functioning of the Field Services Business Unit.
• Generate quotations on the system, ensuring that the turnaround of the quotations is within the set timeframe.
• Capture and obtain approval of quotations, ensuring accuracy of pricing, from Suppliers, both local and international.
• Capture and process Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing and adherence to the approval process.
• Ensure accurate and timeous placement of orders with Suppliers.
• Monitor all Back Orders, escalating problematic parts to the relevant manager.
• Code and process invoices, thereafter, ensure timeous submission of all processed invoices to the Accounts Department for payment.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Core Behavioural Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

Minimum 2-years’ relevant experience within a Logistics environment.

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements