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PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
 
INTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT (THOSE WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY ARE ADVISED TO REAPPLY) 
 
JOB TITLE: Buyer 
SALARY GROUP: C1
 LOCATION: Eastern Cape –East London 
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain Management
REFERENCE: R&S/EC/FIN-SCM/02/2019
 
Mission: Sourcing suppliers, negotiating and procurement of goods, materials and services to meet the PRASA CRES requirements.
 
 
KPA
• Procure goods, works and services in line with specification
• Compile and issue Requests for Quotations
• Identification and selection of suppliers / service providers
• Coordinate receipt of quotations
• Evaluate, verify and validate quotations
• Negotiate prices where required
• Prepare and place purchase orders
• Expedite delivery of goods, works and services as per the Purchase order
• General Supply Chain Administration
• Handle queries from both suppliers and internal customers
• Handle supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company Supply Chain Management Policy, procedures (Directives), guidelines and public procurement legislation during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
 
 
Knowledge: Supply Chain Management, SAP, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Ac (PPPFA) and all relevant Regulation, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Designated sectors on local content, Business environment, Relevant Legislation, Understanding of the merchandise process – buying and planning cycle, Understanding of the company policies and procedures.
 
Skills: Communication skills, Computer literacy – MS Office Advanced, SAP Systems, SRM, Problem Solving, Excellent Planning and Time Management Skills, Accurate record keeping, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, Negotiation Skills. Attention to detail.
 
Attitude: Integrity and Fairness, Ability to work under pressure, Pro-active, Honesty, Able to maintain confidentiality, Able to meet deadlines, Able to work independently, Professional, Responsible, Disciplined, Supportive, Credible, Honest, Punctual, Customer focus, Accurate, Systematic, Solution driven, Creative and Innovative, Analytical, Cultural sensitivity, Awareness of external environment, Quality oriented, Results driven and Team Player.
 
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12
• National Diploma: Purchasing / Supply Chain Management/ Logistics or equivalent
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management / Procurement
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Closing date: 17 November 2020
 
Please note that the placement will be in line with the company Employment Equity plan. Should you not hear anything in three months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Please apply by submitting your CV together with a certified (not more than 3 months) copy of ID & certificates to: The Senior Manager: Human Capital Management: PRASA Cres, 7th Floor Office 711, Umjantshi House 30 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein. Or e-mail: Recruitment.Cres@prasa.com
(PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCARDED)
 
As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
Male: African, Indian, Coloured, White
Female: African, Indian, Coloured, White