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Buyer Analyst
bpCape Town, ZA30+ days ago
Job descriptionThe Buyer Analyst role is responsible to procure goods or services from designated sources of supply for requirements generated by BP operations. The Buyer plays the key role in the procurement process that involves timely creation ofPurchase Orders(POs) from approved requisitions,as well asthe associated follow on activities related PO acceptance, tracking, change, and close. Validate Purchase Requisitions (PR) in accordance with policies adhered. Translate PR to Purchase Order (PO) for goods and services. Route POs through the applicable approval process in timely manner. Inspect incoming requisitions for correctness and completeness and re-distributing or referring them when appropriate Assign sources of supply in accordance with category guidance or other relevant sourcing instructions Execute day-to-day procurement operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations. Identify and evaluate potential sourcing opportunities. Manage Purchase Order process including create complex requisitions and purchase orders and route purchases to the preferred supplier. Escalate business process policy failures, communicate policy adherence related to supplier management and execute against approved policy changes delivered from bpcategory management Evaluate and Ensure that the suppliers engaged comply with the necessary Procurement Strategy, Counter Party Due Diligence (CDD) ,HSSE, Accreditation & Regulatory requirements Issue, as needed, Requests for Quote to obtain pricing, delivery and other commercial terms Engage BP stakeholders – e.g. requestors, sourcing specialist etc., to finalize the purchase decision Generate Purchase Order and confirming acceptance by the supplier Resolve operational issues with the suppliers, sourcing specialist and requestor related to the quality, delivery or receipt of good / services, invoice payment, return of materials, etc. Manage required changes to PO and closure of the PO Support MoC by adopting and effectively delivering in line with process changes Continuous improvement Constantly scans for improvement opportunities, Support process simplification, standardization and continuous improvement by providing subject matter expertise from the operation's perspective Relevant tertiary qualification with orientation within procurement environment High level understanding of operational and procurement functions Excellent understanding of difference between Tactical and Strategic Procurement Min 2 years post qualification experience, preferably in a procurement / supply chain management. Strong negotiation and influencing ability Strong networking skills Requisition and Purchase Order Processing Customer focused, service oriented and performance driven Ability to work well autonomously and within a team environment Good interpersonal skills with peers, senior staff and suppliers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. BP staff and suppliers) Good investigative and dispute resolution, able to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines. Able to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines Strong planning skills with the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and prioritize accordingly Technical Competencies : Procurement & Sourcing Management - Proficient Requisition Purchase Ordering Processing - Advanced Inbound Document Management - Advanced No travel is expected with this role This role is not eligible for relocation This position is a hybrid of office / remote working Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Building sustainability, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost modelling, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Market Analysis, Negotiation planning and preparation, Sourcing strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Selection, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management Store Keeping / Procurement jobs
Job title : Buyer Analyst
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : September 28, 2025
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