Local Buyer

About the Company

The company has been manufacturing machines locally since 2012 and supplying them to mines across the country and beyond the borders branching out further into Africa. The company prides itself in the ability to offer a full suite of underground mining equipment of the highest international standards.

Drawing on exclusive technology partnerships with several major industry leaders throughout the world, the company is able to offer the latest in cutting-edge innovation and product development to the market.

Through collaboration with both the client and its international partners, the company engineers comprehensive, tailor-made solutions with their constantly expanding suite of mechanised mining equipment and their full range of well-established support services.

The company has a range of trackless mobile machines (TMMs) designed and manufactured locally in Boksburg, South Africa. These machines include low-profile and narrow vein loaders predominantly for smaller mining applications.

About the Role

Generating purchase orders for engineering and profile suppliers, including local vendors. Expediting all purchase orders, sourcing of new suppliers, and providing ad-hoc assistance as required.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12/Matric
2. Tertiary qualification in CIPS Level 3: Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
3. Data and/or analytics-related certification
4. Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement within the Mining and Engineering industries
5. Advanced Excel skills
6. Knowledge and experience with ERP systems
7. Supply Chain knowledge and experience
8. Inventory replenishment experience and understanding of inventory data management concepts
9. Database management skills
10. Ability to work well under pressure
11. Excellent interpersonal skills
12. Ability to work independently
13. Customer focus
14. Accountability for meeting deadlines and targets
15. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
16. Report writing skills

Desired Skills

Mining industry knowledge
MS Navision experience