Develop procurement strategies and management plans, and procurement operating plans (POP) to support the execution of expansion, replacement, stay-in-business, housing, infrastructure and social performance project. •Ensure alignment of procurement strategies through consultation with Anglo American Group and Business Unit(Platinum) category managers, operations/site supply chain managers, local supplier development officers and other stakeholders • Identify prospective suppliers (and prepare supplier development plans where necessary);ensure preferential procurement objectives are achieved • Prepare, issue and adjudicate tenders; compile tender evaluation, adjudication, and recommendation reports (TEAR); ensure activities are completed within agreed timeframes and in accordance with project schedules • Prepare contract documents; administer executed contracts to close out • Review and approve supporting documentation such as Single Source Motivations •Facilitate approval of TEARs, contracts, purchase orders • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures • Identify and plan for required procurement resources, manage performance of direct reports and• Identify and capture savings in accordance with prevailing policies indirect procurement resources employed through e.g. EPCM or other consultants • Prepare all required reporting

 Facilitation and co-ordination of the buying function within the business unit Builds and maintains relationships with relevant stakeholders Responsible for the administration of purchase orders Responsible for analysing and adjudicating the commercial section of tenders Responsible for establishing business operations procurement requirements Responsible for maintaining all procurement records and registers Responsible for the co-ordination of tender submission documents Compilation of agreements or contracts for the acquisition of goods or services Formulation of the procurement or sourcing strategy for commodities and Services Ensures the MRP is aligned to the customer needs, production plans, stock policy and the suppliers’ competencies Procurement of commodities and services for homogenous flow of the production processes Supporting the manufacturing teams by understanding their requirements and translating them into the demandplans Implementation of the cost savings initiatives and management of the savings targets Management of the purchasing team and setting of the performance targets Ensures the company complies with the statutory and regulatory requirements including the BBBEE targets Oversee the Management of Transactional efficiency and Strategic Sourcing applying all aspects of the Operating Groups processes Commodity Plans for spend designated as Regional Supplier Portfolio Management Negotiations and Supplier Selection and contracting for Commodities and Suppliers designated as  Benchmarking of Regional Supply Markets

• Place purchase orders for Direct Materials, Raw and packaging materials ,Engineering Spares, ,both local and international• Place purchase orders for all consumables and non-production requirements• Send approved orders to suppliers• Manage the Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) order process.• Expedite delivery of materials with suppliers in accordance with delivery due dates to avoid stock shortages.• Manage stock levels in line with company targets, supplier lead times and materials availability.• Liaise with suppliers on material forecasts on a quarterly basis and report on major deviations.• Assist Purchasing Manager in performing price research with suppliers• Identify report and manage all slow moving stocks on a monthly basis.• Support and assist Purchasing Manager with new product development and export orders/materials.• Ensure that all purchasing administration, documentation and records are kept up to date• Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all suppliers.• Maintain accurate records of all suppliers in respect of products, contact details price lists and payment terms.• Timeously update system with supplier sources, material data, lead times and prices.• Investigate and resolve any account queries promptly.• Participate and support Quality Inspectors in addressing and resolving quality issues with suppliers.• Conduct business in a fair, ethical manner in line with company policies and procedures.• Report on supplier performance on a monthly basis.• Report on any materials costs exceeding budget costs on a monthly basis.• Produce reports on purchasing issues as required by Purchasing Manager.• Conduct scheduled supplier visits and audits.• Participate in Project team meetings and ensure materials are sourced timeously.• Manage the proper flow of documents from order placement, receipt of goods and payment of suppliers.• Attend daily production meetings.

• Negotiate for better pricing from different suppliers & ensure we buy from reputable suppliers & follow the best buying practice philosophy(Cost effective)• Determine minimum & maximum levels on all stock items(no out of stocks)• Purchase Chemicals , Lubricants , Gas , Fuel for Plant operations.• Purchase all Engineering Spares the same day as requested(No exceptions)• Ensure lead times are taken into account for delivery commitment dates(No late deliveries)• Follow up outstanding orders• All stock recons have to balance• Ensure daily cycle counts done by store man with a monthly report to Plant Engineer• Carry out quarterly full stock count and print variance report with explanations of investigations• Manage Engineering Stores Budget• Ensure a proper filling system is maintained and all store activities are traceable• Ensure 24 hour shift cover in the Engineering Store• Manage subordinates• Keep records of all safety equipment used• Continuously improve purchasing practices

• Assist branches & dealers with queries on spare parts manuals & technical queries.* Order all Unit down parts daily as per SAP Reports and internal customer requirements on the same day.* Supply accurate feedback (due date/ problem/ solution ) of a Unit down order to the originators within 24 hours.* Order all parts as per Stock Replenish report at least once per week* Negotiate for improved delivery dates & maintain ETA dates* Negotiate best possible price & delivery on all parts with suppliers and forwarders, Strategic Sourcing.* Manage open and overdue orders for assigned vendors.* Manage excess and slow moving stock within assigned parameters & action returns* Manage sufficient stock levels to balance availability & stock turns of assigned Vendors* Maintain accurate Purchase price & Data Base for assigned items (static data).- Vendor & planner number, , Lead time. Order policy code, days’ supply, minimum & multiple qty, forecast code, Safety stock.* Issue all vendors with an accurate vendor schedule at least once a month and an expedite schedule at least once a week.* Assist with technical, drawing & account queries* Resolve any Creditors queries in terms of price or quantity within 48 hours * Check / confirm price discrepancies with suppliers and approve payments within approved parameters at least twice a week.* Update Purchasing/Suppliers/Forwarding & shipping procedures* Liaising with forwarding agents.* Assist with stock takes

To provide a purchasing service for Export Initiatives, as well as buying for Local Stock(Raw Materials for Mining,Food, Detergent and Cosmetic Industry)Negotiate pricing with suppliers for Raw Materials, Chemicals, and Mining/ Engineering Equipment (Local and Imported), Strategic Sourcing. Maintain Records of Suppliers parameters, delivery status, service. Raise Purchase orders and GRN’s /Complete RFQ’s. Buying for Tenders .Forecasting of product requirements from Monthly and quarterly Average sales reports as well as from Product market research reports (info from various Customers and Suppliers).Place orders accordingly.Maintain &Update shipping schedules/documents for Imported raw materials.Maintain Certificate of analysis file for all raw materials bought.Attend weekly meetings with Sales& Marketing to keep up to date with trends in product requirements.

Negotiating with, and purchasing from Various suppliers : chemical raw materials, Packaging material, plant equipment and Office consumables.Ordering of Bulk base oils and arranging haulage.Liaise with Production Manager and Suppliers for timely delivery of raw materials/Packaging. Actively involved in production planning on daily basis (attend Production Planning meetings daily).Ensure that all materials required for planned production are made available on time.Carry out Supplier Evaluation e.g.-quality inspections, delivery status of goods purchased, quality certificates for all raw materials received.Run reports, purchase orders, goods received notes -MRPI &II(Computer package-RASCAL.)Work closely with Technical Dept. during product development to source and evaluate raw materials.Maintain records for all products purchased, and files for purchasing department for SABS/ ISO Standards.Maintain Foreign Purchases File for all imported goods