• Ensure the most cost effective methods of acquiring goods necessary for the smooth functioning of Unitrans’s business. • Providing necessary back order reports on stock purchased weekly or whenever the need arises • Maintain the Asset register for the company on a day-to-day basis • Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness • Capturing of all Purchase Orders into electronic system • Seek new suppliers based on best price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support • Review the preferred suppliers on a regular basis and seek better products/suppliers • Following up on orders placed with suppliers • Keeps track of all suppliers BEE ratings and scorecards • Tracks market conditions and price trends • Maintain the suppliers list • Responsible for the receiving of all goods ordered • Ensure all items received on time and are in the good condition • Assist the Procurement Manager where necessary • Assist in the Finance dept on day-to-day admin functions when and where necessary

An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Buyer II to maintain the supplier list and to prove the necessary back order reports on stock purchased weekly or whenever the need arises. A more experienced or intermediate-level position in the field of procurement or purchasing. Buyers at this level have more responsibilities and may handle more complex procurement processes.

• Matric • Diploma in Purchasing will be an advantage • Valid Drivers Licence and own reliable transport • Computer literacy, preferably advanced excel • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask • Be able to work unsupervised and meet set deadlines • Ability to take direction and to issue reasonable instructions • Good negotiation skills • Meticulous • Self-motivated and ambitious • Professional