Senior Buyer – Acquisition Management (Supply Chain)

About the role

The Senior Buyer will manage acquisition activities within the municipality’s supply chain function, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of goods and services.

Key responsibilities

• Daily management of incoming procurement requests from end‑users and superiors, guaranteeing prompt turnaround.
• Assist departments in drafting quotation requests and conduct compliance checks on received quotations.
• Review work executed by buyers to ensure adherence to legislation and municipal policies.
• Respond to queries from user departments and provide guidance on supply‑chain processes.
• Compile and review procurement reports for internal and external stakeholders within legislated deadlines.
• Maintain filing and information‑retrieval systems and verify the accuracy of financial information.
• Support audit processes by supplying relevant supply‑chain information.

Required profile

• Grade 12 Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Financial Management.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a municipal supply‑chain environment.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Computer literacy.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.