M+S is looking for a dedicated General Purchaser based in Durban, to join the Procurement Department. The incumbent will be expected to ensure that raw materials, components, or finished goods that go into maxwell+spark products are sourced, purchased, and delivered timeously.
What will you do?
Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Order raw materials or components as per production requirements or scheduled forecasts.
- Create purchase orders for raw materials or components ordered.
- Coordinate with shipping agencies and vendors to ensure timeously deliveries.
- Coordinate internally with logistics to arrange, where necessary, transport to ensure timeously deliveries.
- Assist with sourcing new vendors based on price, availability, necessity, quality, and logistical expenses.
- Assist with assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits or interviews.
- Perform daily raw material and component inventory verification in conjunction with the stores and warehousing teams.
- Regularly follow up with, and confirm delivery dates, of all raw material and components purchased from approved suppliers.
Reporting Expectation
- Supplier reports.
- Continual reporting on supplier delivery delays.
- Continual reporting on supplier delivery receipt.
Requirements
- Minimum matric.
- Preferable relevant qualification (certificate/diploma in supply chain or purchasing).
- Relevant production industry experience (purchaser, buyer, etc.).
- Competency with MS Office applications (outlook, teams, excel, word, etc.).
- Understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written).
- Good organizational skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Accountable, assertive, and self-motivated.
- 2-3 years’ experience preferable.
Offering – Salary and Benefits:
Salary and Benefits:
- Market related renumeration, negotiable according to experience, skills and qualifications
- Rapid salary increases upon strong performance
- Medical aid
- Subsidized lunches
- Training
- Further studies are encouraged and supported
How to apply:
If you’re interested in applying for this position, visit Careers – maxwell+spark (maxwellandspark.com). If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks please consider your application as not being successful.
Who are we?/About us
Maxwell+spark, a leader in Li-ion technology for industrial mobility systems, offers a unique and compelling opportunity for job candidates. With a dynamic team of industry experts and a history of award-winning innovations, our company is on a mission to empower industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy sources. We stand out for our environmentally conscious approach, delivering Li-ion battery systems that not only outperform traditional alternatives but also significantly reduce carbon emissions and lower lifetime costs. By harnessing technology for a greener, more efficient world, maxwell+spark invites passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us in shaping the future of industrial mobility and creating a cooler, more sustainable world.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Interested?
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements of the role, apply today by filling out the form below.