Buyer Administrator

  • Full Time
  • Free State
  • Applications have closed

Website Omnia (Pty) LTD

Omnia is a diversified Group that conducts research and development, manufactures and supplies chemicals and specialised services and solutions for the agriculture, mining and chemicals application industries. Differentiation is ensured by using innovation combined with intellectual capital, wher… read moreeby Omnia adds value for customers at various stages of the supply and service chain. Our customer solutions promote the responsible handling and use of chemicals for health, safety and a lower environmental impact, with a progressive shift towards cleaner technologies. Not only does the Group try to limit the consumption of materials and resources used in its manufacturing processes, but it also works to continuously create value through its products. Omnia’s intellectual capital, relationships and technology enable the production of differentiated products, services and customer-focused solutions across the value chain – all of which are expected to meet the customers’ evolving needs well into the future. The Group remains focused on critical issues such as securing a healthy and adequate food supply for a growing population, effecting a lower impact on the environment and ensuring safer operations for Omnia’s employees and customers. The sustainability of Omnia’s business model is strengthened by targeted backward integration through the installation of technologically advanced plants that manufacture core materials such as nitric acid and explosive emulsions. Also, with securing alternative sources of supply, it enables Omnia to improve operational efficiencies throughout the product development and production cycle. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with operations in 25 countries, Omnia has more than six decades’ experience in the business. Additionally, Omnia continues to grow its global footprint, with businesses in Australasia and Brazil, and clients in other regions such as North America and Canada. Omnia provides customised, knowledge based, Innovative Solutions through its Agriculture, Mining and Chemicals divisions. These divisions include Omnia Nutriology, Axioteq™, BME, Protea Mining Chemicals and Protea Chemicals. These are all niche businesses that operate with a common objective: to enhance customers’ businesses through research, development and knowledge sharing that will enable them to increase their performance and, by extension, profit margins. In doing so, Omnia aims to increase the performance of customers while reducing their risk, and at the same time focusing on health, safety and a lower environmental impact.

Overview    

Support the buyers in the purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure that the companies operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Qualifications    

Matric
BCom advantageous
Excellent computer skills (ERP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
CIPS L4 advantageous
OHSACT training advantageous
ISO9001 training advantageous
ISO45001 training advantageous
ISO14001 training advantageous

Experience    

3 years or more in a buyer’s assistant/administrative position in a manufacturing maintenance environment

Duties    

Capture time-based purchase requisitions from quotes received from end users/suppliers
Ensure all the necessary, approved documentation is received (work orders, timesheets, equipment, financial dimensions etc.)
Ensure no duplicate quotes are captured
Sending purchase requisitions for approval (checking for errors and resolving)
Following up on approvals if necessary
Sending orders to suppliers and ensuring confirmation is received
Sending suppliers open order report every week
Expediting overdue orders (including sending procurement manager report and explaining delays)
Handling queries from suppliers, end users and finance
Amending orders where required, only after ensuring changes are required
Sourcing of new suppliers
Supplier evaluations
Getting quotes for parts and services from end user requirements
Reporting all concerns to procurement manager
Assisting end users with ERP support where required
Stock takes
General admin
Improvement initiatives and projects with efficiency and effectiveness as the goal

Job Competencies    
Knowledge 

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – especially Excel
Competent working with ERP systems
Knowledge of ISO9001 standard
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to procurement – including the OHSACT

Core Behavioural Competencies

Teamwork
Work Standards
Reliability – Key Requirement
Motivation of Self and Others – Self Starter, Ability to work Independently
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Integrity and Trust – High Level of Ethics and Compliance
Communication Skills – Both oral and written – Key Requirement
Planning and Organization
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Building Relationships
Attention to Detail
Mentoring

Functional/Technical Competency

Effective Relationship Management
Brand Knowledge
Product Knowledge
Conflict Management
Root-cause Analysis
Excellent Customer Service
Negotiation Skills
Good understanding of Maintenance Spares

Deadline:21st December,2025

Apply via company website ( N / A ) or

omnia.erecruit.co

 

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