Job Description:
Rio Tinto is seeking a Junior Officer, Buy, to conduct transactional purchasing activities for the low value/leverage and routine goods required by the Rio Tinto African managed Assets. The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and will involve researching, selecting, and purchasing quality products and materials/services. The Junior Officer will also build relationships with suppliers, negotiate for the best value, process requisitions, and update management on the status of PRs. Additionally, the Junior Officer will contribute to the automation of transactional procurement and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Requirements:
- Matric and relevant Supply Chain or Procurement Diploma
- Degree and/or CIPS qualification in Supply chain or Procurement (advantageous)
- 0-2 years’ experience in purchasing within mining, manufacturing, heavy industry, or production industry
- Experience working with SAP material management (advantageous)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Skills:
- Research and analysis
- Negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research, select, and purchase quality products and materials/services
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate for the best value
- Process requisitions and update management on the status of PRs
- Expediting of overdue orders
- Update warehousing team and other departments on progress
- Drive automation of transactional procurement through identifying fixed term pricing opportunities
- Identify suppliers for regular feedback and management
- Maintain effective supplier relationships
- Contribute to ongoing service effectiveness through good supplier management
Please note that failure to satisfy all the minimum requirements will lead to your application not being considered.
Closing date: N/A