Job title : Tender Buyer and Administrator (Gauteng)
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 03, 2025
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PURPOSE
An exciting opportunity exists to manage the entire tendering process, from initiating requests for proposals (RFP) to evaluating responses and recommend for request for quotation (RFQ) and clients’ proposals.Ensuring compliance with company policies while also handling the administrative tasks involved in the process (i.e. document management and data tracking).Handle low value purchasing and provide assistance and support to the Procurement team and senior management of Fraser Alexander.Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tender Planning
Identify procurement needs and develop detailed tender specifications.Create and publish detailed RFPs to potential suppliers.Conduct market research to identify suitable vendors and manage supplier list.Negotiate contract terms with selected suppliers, including price, payment terms, delivery.Ensure compliance with the Fraser Alexander B-BBEE platform.Form part of the cross Functional Team and request quotation for the tender proposal.Responsible for the issuing of community expression of interests and update a list of local suppliers per area.Consolidate the demand requirements from the business.Performed Administration
Ensure proper document management, filing and workflow (i.e. Quality Champions)Assistance in all other administration duties.Load suppliers on B1LINK and monitor expired documentation.Assist with the master data management.Assist with implementation of efficiency projects.Coordinate meetings and record keeping.Super user for SAGE and any system used in procurement and tender buying.Compile weekly purchase request status reports for senior management meetings.Maintain a comprehensive tender database, including supplier information, RFP documents and pricing.Prepare reports on tender activity and cost analysis for management.Purchasing
Scrutinise purchase request for logic descriptions, specifications, lead time prior to approval.Ensure correct information on purchase orders.Liaise with operations on purchase requisition approval.Assist procurement team in placing of low value orders.Obtain quotes as for low value requisitions.Asist in contract release.Issue emergency purchase order as per the policy.Assist in monitoring contract spend and duration.Update pricelist including diesel on SAGESupplier Management
Stay updated on relevant procurement regulations and legal requirements.Monitor supplier performance against contracted terms and address any non-compliance issues.Stakeholder Management
Establish a level of credibility with key stakeholders to ensure smooth group procurement services.Comply to SLA terms.Work and collaborate with all other areas of Financial Shared Services.Conduct training to the users on new requirement or changes to the system.Expediting
Identify long outstanding orders.Expedite outstanding orders.Facilitate close-out purchase requisitions as and when required.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Engineering / Economics or equivalent with Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Purchasing.An Honours degree will be an advantageousEXPERIENCE
7 – 10 years’ related experience in procurement work environmentSKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Excellent analytical and negotiationProficiency in data managementPurchasing management with focus on tendering processCommercial management of contractsProcurement trend analysis and interpretationERP SystemsReportingDetail-oriented with strong organisationalAdministrative / Management jobs