Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title : BUYER (BUSINESS SUPPORT)
Position reports to : FINANCIAL MANAGER
Business Unit : FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Main purpose / objective of the position:
To manage the successful delivery of an integrated Facilities Management solution to the client in line with the Service Level Agreement.
The timely placement of purchase requests and delivery of items to meet customer order requirements.

Decision Making Authority

• Execute all Key Performance Areas as stated on this form and in line with the Company approval framework and client policies and procedures.
• Work within a framework of existing policies and guidelines/client.

Experience / Education
Required

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• 3 years relevant experience
• A qualification in Purchasing is a recommendation.

Preferred

• Experience within the Facilities Management field is preferable

Skills Required

• Advanced Computer literacy (SAP, Pastel, MS Office xe2x80x93 Excel Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Planon)
• Basic numerical skills
• Financial and accounting skills
• Administration skills
• People Management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Customer Service Centric
• Driverxe2x80x99s license

Knowledge Required

• Sound knowledge of office stationery, paper and furniture
• Strong proficiency in E-Procurement (Purchase Order and General Ledger)
• Accounting and financial principles/processes
• Purchasing practices and procedures
• Technical product knowledge
• Company systems and procedures
• Client systems and procedures
• Knowledge of administrative procedures relating to purchase orders.

Core Competencies

• Communication, Drive and Productivity, Customer and Quality Focus, Problem solving and decision making, Finance and business acumen

Behavioural Competencies (Company Values)

• Respect; Integrity; Service; Excellence; Accountability; Collaboration; Transformation

Scope (Complexities)

• Work orders and schedules, geographical spread of managed facilities, tenant and/or customer profile

Interface / Relationships With
Internal: Financial Team, Buyer Supervisor, Facilities Helpdesk, Furniture Store Supervisor
External: Suppliers, vendors, contractors, clients

Working conditions, incl. working hours
The incumbent will be based on a client site in an office environment.
Normal working hours will apply

Excellerate