Job Description
- Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Direct and coordinate activities in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Control purchasing department budgets.
- Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
- Prepare purchase orders, and review requisitions for goods, equipment, and services.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Develop, improve, and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimally a diploma in purchasing/ procurement/ supply chain management or equivalent
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Able to commit to a 5.5-day work week
- Expereince in the construction industry would prove advantageous
We value all applicants and thank you for your interest. However, please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.