Procurement Officer / Buyer

Orion Real Estate currently has a vacancy for a Procurement Officer / Buyer to join our team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate must be in possession of the following:

• A qualification in Building & Construction procurement and purchasing and/or project management will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and purchasing in the Building & Construction industry;
• Good working knowledge and understanding of MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;

A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in a similar role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Procurement Officer / Buyer will be responsible for:

• Purchasing and sourcing the best suppliers in terms of quality, price and payment terms for the Orion Group of Companies;
• Updating and maintaining the Orion Group's Preferred Suppliers List and building amiable long-term relationships whilst ensuring best quality and price;
• Identifying required materials and sufficient quantity thereof;
• Ordering of all company materials and equipment;
• Preparation of payment reports to Accounts Department;
• Co-ordination and management of all machine and/or equipment rentals, as and when required;
• Placement and co-ordination of purchase orders and ensuring payments are made accordingly;
• Timeous placement of all orders;
• Tracking and tracing of shipments to ensure smooth and effective transactions and that orders are received timeously;
• Ensuring cost-effectiveness as well as meeting customer demands;
• Negotiating favourable and suitable payment terms on behalf of Orion;
• Implementation of sourcing strategies;
• Researching potential vendors to ensure that Orion's Preferred Supplier list remains up to date and competitive;
• Co-ordination with warehouse staff to ensure adequate and appropriate storage space for all stock and/or equipment purchasing;
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations;
• Submission of all supplier and sub-contractor invoices to payment;
• Management of the supply base;
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
• Management of company fleet fuel procurement and consumption;
• Comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers;

Special Requirements:

• Must have own vehicle/transport;
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively to all Orion properties, located nationally;