General Buyer

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GENERAL BUYER Location: Boksburg Industry: Mining \/ Engineering Employment Type: Permanent Introduction An established organisation within the Mining and Engineering sector is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented General Buyer to support the Procurement Team with purchasing, sourcing, expediting and supplier management activities. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to grow their procurement career while gaining exposure to mining, engineering, ERP systems and supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Purchasing • Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs). • Source routine and low-risk commodities from approved suppliers. • Obtain competitive quotations and prepare quote comparisons. • Ensure procurement activities comply with purchasing procedures and approved supplier requirements. Supplier Management & Expediting • Follow up on supplier deliveries and overdue orders. • Expedite open orders and backorders. • Communicate delivery updates to branches and internal stakeholders. • Assist with resolving supply shortages and urgent operational requirements. ERP & Data Management • Maintain supplier and item master data within the ERP system. • Ensure pricing, supplier references, lead times and inventory information remain accurate. • Assist with procurement reporting and KPI tracking. Procurement Support • Support Buyers across multiple commodity groups. • Assist with procurement projects and process improvements. • Provide procurement coverage during peak workloads and leave periods. Qualifications & Experience • Grade 12 \/ Matric. • CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations. • Data Analytics or related certification will be advantageous. • Minimum 2 years' procurement experience within the Mining and\/or Engineering industries. • Supply Chain knowledge and procurement experience. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Experience working on ERP systems, preferably MS Navision. • Experience obtaining supplier quotations and managing Purchase Orders. • Mining industry exposure will be advantageous. Technical Skills • Advanced Excel. • MS Navision or similar ERP systems. • Procurement reporting and analysis. • Supplier management and expediting. • RFQ processes and quote comparisons. Required Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities. • Good commercial awareness. • Ability to work efficiently under pressure. • Strong organisational and administrative skills. What's in it for You • Exposure to a dynamic Mining and Engineering environment. • Opportunity to develop procurement and sourcing expertise. • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and procurement analytics. • Broad exposure to supply chain and purchasing operations.