Company details

Baltimore Aircoil Company South Africa, BAC, is a global manufacturer of heat transfer products and services. We specialize in developing resource-saving evaporative cooling equipment that conserves water and energy. The products of BAC South Africa are distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Function

Junior / Intern Buyer

Position Purpose

To ensure that the purchasing needs relating to goods and services for the business are met, in the most professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner and always in line with company policy.

Principal Accountabilities

• Place purchase orders as required, for the right quantity, price, and delivery time
• Maintain accurate records of all purchases and services ordered
• Ensure requisitions and purchased goods are validated for accuracy, performing necessary reconciliations and queries with vendors and stores when needed
• Ensure that purchase requirements are established by business needs, sourced, and placed accurately with approved vendors and all aspects are monitored and controlled
• Ensure that competitive prices are always obtained, and ensure that cost saving initiatives are implemented where reasonable and possible, recording such savings where required
• Ensure that vendor data relating to pricing and terms are accurate and maintained
• Play an active role in supporting the manufacturing plant, by being visible and hands-on in ensuring availability of materials and services
• Maintain sound and professional working relationships with suppliers and internal customers

Profile

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant bachelor’s degree / Purchasing Diploma or similar
• Experience within a buying environment is desired
• Proficient in the use of MS Office

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Experience in Purchasing and Inventory Control – preferably within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Financial acumen – understanding basic financial practice
• Computer Literacy – practical application of Excel, Outlook
• ERP system experience
• Good work ethic with the ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Willingness to want to grow within the purchasing and supply chain environment, through active involvement across the function