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Buyer - Head Office

Department Redpath South Africa Pty Limited

Date Posted 9/2/2026

Position Type Full Time

Reference No. 2026-6935

LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate / equivalent

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Purchasing Management / Logistics / Business

Administration / Commerce or related field.

CIPS qualification or progress towards CIPS certification will be advantageous.

Minimum 3–5 years' procurement or purchasing experience.

Experience within mining environments.

Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, InEight, or similar procurement systems.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Procurement and purchasing principles, Strategic sourcing methodologies.

Purchase order management, Supplier relationship management.

Inventory and stock control principles, Contract administration.

Cost and spend analysis, Procurement reporting and analytics, ERP procurement systems,

Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Supply chain and procurement best practices.

Inventory management principles, Vendor management and supplier evaluation techniques.

Operational and maintenance purchasing requirements, Commercial and financial awareness.

Understanding of project, engineering, and industrial procurement environments, Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, Attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Customer service orientation.

Effective planning and organizational skills.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for goods and services.

Process approved purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.

Evaluate supplier quotations based on quality, price, lead time, service delivery, and commercial terms.

Procure goods and services in accordance with approved procurement procedures and delegated authority levels.

Ensure purchases are aligned with business requirements, budgets, and operational priorities.

Maintain continuity of supply through proactive planning and supplier engagement.

Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement.

Participate in supplier evaluations, vendor reviews, and supplier performance assessments.

Maintain and update approved supplier databases and vendor information.

Assist in supplier onboarding and vendor qualification processes, Create, review, and issue purchase orders accurately and timeously, Process purchase order amendments where required and ensure approvals are obtained.

Maintain accurate procurement records and supporting documentation.

Coordinate with suppliers, stores, and end-users to ensure timely receipt of goods.

Work closely with Stores and Inventory personnel to maintain optimum stock levels.

Review stock levels and consumption trends to support replenishment planning.

Assist with inventory optimization initiatives and stock reduction strategies.

Participate in inventory reviews and stock verification processes where required.

Support efforts to minimize stock shortages and excess inventory holdings.

Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

Identify and implement procurement cost-saving initiatives, monitor procurement expenditure against approved budgets.

Contribute to cost optimization and value improvement programs, prepare procurement spend analyses and cost reports.

Track procurement savings and supplier performance improvements, assist in the administration of supplier agreements and service contracts, monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations, assist with tender and quotation evaluations when required, ensure procurement activities aligned with approved commercial terms and conditions.

Support supplier negotiations and contract renewals, assist with resolving contractual disputes and supplier performance concerns, Company procurement policies and procedures, Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements, corporate governance standards, Internal control and audit requirements, Applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Ensure procurement activities are ethical, transparent, and auditable, Maintain complete procurement records and support documentation, participate in internal and external audit reviews, adhere to ethical sourcing practices and procurement standards, prepare procurement reports and purchasing activity summaries.

Compile supplier performance and procurement KPI reports, Monitor open purchase orders and procurement commitments, ensure filing systems and procurement records are properly maintained.

Support management reporting requirements through accurate procurement data.

Liaise with: Operations Teams, Engineering and Maintenance Departments, Project Teams, Finance Department,

Stores and Inventory Teams and Suppliers and Service Providers

Provide procurement guidance and support to internal stakeholders.

Ensure a high level of customer service and responsiveness.

Build strong relationships with operational and project teams.

 

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers is an equal opportunity employer.