Manganese Metal Company, based in Nelspruit, is the world’s only non-China based producer of high-grade electrolytic manganese metal (EMM) and the world’s largest producer of 99.9% (selenium free) EMM. The company has been in operation since 1974. MMC has a unique global marketing network and is a niche market supplier of various quality grades of EMM to an established international customer base.
MMC supplies more than 120 customers in over 20 countries and holds warehouse stock in various countries. The systems, equipment, safe operating philosophy and excellent business practices of MMC provide our customers peace of mind, first-class quality and reliable supply.
MMC’s products are used in the top-end of the market, in the following industries:
Aluminium, steel, non-ferrous alloys, lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, chemicals, electronics and welding consumables.
POSITION
Buyer
Internal and External
LOCATION
Nelspruit
SALARY
Market related
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Sourcing and procuring products and services for the company and providing an administration service to the Purchasing Department.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB
This position forms part of the Supply Chain Department of MMC. In this position the job incumbent will be a member of the procurement team. This position includes all the normal functions of a buyer and weekly standby on a rotational basis is required.
MMC offers a very dynamic working environment, where the person will be part of a team that ensures production and delivery of the world’s highest quality EMM to customers all over the world, directly from Mbombela (Nelspruit).
JOB OBJECTIVES
- Timeous placement and delivery of orders.
- Source and procure products and services correctly and on time.
- Administer the vendor master data
- Perform administration related to purchasing
- Maintain good housekeeping
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma in Purchasing
- 2 years’ experience in a purchasing environment
COMPETENCIES
- Deciding & initiating action
- Working with people
- Applying expertise& technology
- Planning & organising
- Learning and researching
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Following instructions and procedures
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office Based
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV, with supporting documents (Qualification) to Berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com
Communication will be limited strictly to shortlisted candidates; should you not receive any correspondence from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application to having been unsuccessful. The company also reserves the right to not appoint. The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Please note that MMC is a drug and alcohol-free company.
Closing date for applications: 10 September 2025