Mintek Vacancies

In brief

**Job Title:** Senior Buyer (6 Months Contract) - Re-advert **Company:** Mintek **Overview** This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer within the Finance Division at Mintek, a company in the Mining & Quarrying industry. The role is a re-advertisement for a fixed-term contract lasting 6 months, based in Randburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for the compliant procurement of goods and services for Mintek, ensuring items are acquired according to specifications, at the most economical prices, of acceptable quality, and delivered as requested. This is an Employment Equity (EE) position with market-related remuneration. **What you will do** * **Administration:** * Consolidate procurement plans from different divisions. * Receive and review specifications from end users. * Prepare submissions to Bid committees. * Assist with preparations and execution of internal and external Audits. * Ensure that all audit queries are addressed in a timely manner. * **Negotiation:** * Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value for money to Mintek. * Endeavour to fix prices per quarter or longer for regular commodities. * Responsible for negotiating with shipping and forwarding agents when goods are transported from Mintek to foreign locations for repair or testing. * Identification of import permit requirements, registration of serial numbers per item, forwarding costs, and delivery time where goods are imported. * **Reporting:** * Compile monthly activity reports on tenders. * Ad-hoc reports as requested by the Head: Supply Chain Management. * **Tenders:** * Assist the Head: Supply Chain Management with providing input for the compilation of the tender document. * Assist with advertisement for the tender. * Serve on tender committees. * **Internal Clients:** * Liaise with SBU members to assist with all procurement related issues. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **EXPERIENCE:** * Min: 5 - 8 years’ experience post internship in buying environment or similar in the following: * Buyer * Sourcing specialist * **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Min: Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent. * **BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:** * Project management. * Good verbal communication. * Good work ethics to maintain credibility of work. * Ability to work in a team. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment. * Ability to work under pressure. * **Driver’s license:** * Code 8 **Who should apply** An individual with a minimum of 5 to 8 years of post-internship experience in a buying or sourcing environment is sought. The ideal candidate must hold an Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or an equivalent qualification. They should possess strong project management skills, excellent verbal communication, and good work ethics to maintain credibility. The role requires a team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to follow up, and to take initiative. Furthermore, the candidate must be able to cope in a stressful and demanding environment and work effectively under pressure. A Code 8 Driver's License is mandatory. **Deadline** 6 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-10 Source: govpage

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• Project management
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