PowerTech Transformers: Senior Buyer

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Actively search for and develop pricing strategies with suppliers that will achieve long term costs savings; negotiate best payment terms with suppliers and compile monthly cost savings reports for all overseas purchases. The incumbent will manage supplier On Time Delivery to achieve the pre-determined targets. He/she will be responsible for all overseas suppliers’ files and information (i.e. certificates, price lists, material they can supply, production capacity, lead times, etc.) and manage document flow (invoices, waybills, etc.) to ensure that the service provider has all the correct information and documentation to import and clear shipments.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Grade 12 and at least four to five years’ experience in a similar role in manufacturing and/or engineering industry
SAP (Material Management Module) and Master Production Schedule understanding is a requirement
MS-Excel and MS-Word experience is essential
The following skills and abilities are required:
Attention to detail
Deadline driven

CONTACT DETAILS:
CV’s must be submitted to Thelma Molefe – email address: [email protected] with the job title and applicant’s name in the subject line. Telephone no.: (012) 318 9710 Fax no.: (012) 327 1242

Position Type / Division: Permanent

Region: Gauteng – Pretoria

Closing Date of Application: 2013-09-27

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated to attract the right calibre individual.
Assessments will be one of the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate.

Please note that Powertech Transformers shall apply the employment equity principles as set out in the company’s Employment Equity policy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.