Who We Are

Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Position Title

Buyer

Location

Namakwa Sands Northern Operations/ (Mine Site)

Position Overview

Develops strategies & tactics to enable effective negotiations for low-median value services and/or materials. The procurement strategies are created to drive cost and sustainability improvement, and improve the company’s security of supply. Evaluates bids/quotations to determine optimum value and to gain alignment from key stakeholders. Identifies potential new suppliers, develops, reviews, and issues requests for quotations and request for tenders for low value services and materials..

Primary Responsibilities

• The timely placement of orders for stock replenishment, direct charge goods and services, and process materials in accordance with agreed Tronox specifications.
• Execute, expedite and maintain purchase orders. Coordinates the development, issuance, and evaluation of Request for Proposals and Request for Quotation packages.
• Manages of low-medium value supplier relationships with supplier account managers.
• Update master data for pricing imported goods, lead times, investigate and resolve quantity and price invoice to PO mismatches
• Identify potential new suppliers, develop, review, and issue requests for quotations.
• Supplier selection based on bid analysis and supplier evaluation criteria within scope of authority
• Drive continuous improvement for assigned commodity, service. Drive sustainable procurement improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 years experience with Degree or 10 years experience with Diploma (Mandatory)
• Valid Code 8(B) driver’s license (Mandatory)

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to manage the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the procurement functions or department.
• Knowledge of and ability to use tools, processes and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners.
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components and services.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for relevant procurement applications.
• Knowledge and effective application of tools and techniques that support recognition and anticipation of organisational or process problems, enable effective analysis and determination of root causes and development of solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
• Understanding of the issues and processes related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and synthesise information and reach informed and productive decisions.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques. Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Knowledge of industry, markets, and products and ability to utilise this to support effective execution of the organization’s business goals and commercial strategies
• Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations..

NOTE:

• Closing Date: 5 July 2024
• Pre- screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
• Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process

POPIA Disclaimer

By sending your CV and application you agree to:

• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
• Should you not hear from Tronox Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.