Buyer

In brief

Overview RCPM Industries is seeking a Buyer to support procurement activities for its mining operations located in Lephalale. This role involves assisting with sourcing goods and services, obtaining competitive quotations, processing purchasing requirements, and maintaining effective supplier relationships, all while ensuring compliance with the company's procurement procedures. The company is looking for a competent, organised, and detail-oriented individual for the position. What you will do * Source goods and services in accordance with operational requirements. * Request, receive, and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money. * Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and timeously. * Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders. * Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure supporting documentation is properly filed. * Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve delivery or supplier-related queries. * Work closely with Stores, Inventory, Maintenance, Production, and Finance departments to support operational requirements. * Assist with supplier onboarding and maintain supplier information. * Monitor purchasing requirements and help prevent delays caused by stock shortages or late deliveries. * Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority, and applicable procedures. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 / Matric. * Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics or a related field will be advantageous. * Demonstrable experience in a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role is essential. * Working knowledge of requesting and evaluating quotations, processing purchase orders and liaising with suppliers. * Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook. * Strong administrative, organisational and record-keeping skills. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a competent, organised, and detail-oriented professional who holds a Grade 12 / Matric certificate and possesses demonstrable experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, or Procurement role. They should have working knowledge of requesting and evaluating quotations, processing purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers. Essential skills include computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Excel and Outlook), strong administrative, organisational, and record-keeping abilities, good written and verbal communication skills, and the capacity to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. A relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or a related field is considered advantageous. Preferred experience includes working in a mining, engineering, plant maintenance, or industrial environment, specifically with exposure to purchasing maintenance spares, tools, equipment, consumables, and operational supplies, as well as experience with procurement or inventory management systems. Applicants should demonstrate high attention to detail and accuracy, strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills, good numerical and analytical ability, integrity, accountability, professional conduct, proactive problem-solving, follow-through, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with operational teams. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/lephalale/buyer-id-7605170 Source: jobmail

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