Estimator

Sandvik seeks:

Estimator

The role

To produce an accurate and cost effective estimate on materials handling system.

• Comprehend the client's enquiry relating the scope of work, specifications, preferred suppliers, programme and returnable schedules
• Comprehend the client's terms and conditions and impose a back-to-back agreement with suppliers
• Obtain the bill of quantities from the Engineers and enter onto costing sheet
• Compile enquiries based on the quantities and submit through to the preferred suppliers
• Monitor the timeous receipt of a minimum of 3 competitive bids
• Adjudicate the supplier bids for commercial and quantitative compliance
• Negotiate with suppliers on costs
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve issues
• Utilise the costing from the selected supplier / adjudicator to complete the costing sheet
• Confirm that standard estimate schedules are adhered to and completed accurately
• Submit costing sheet to the Business Development Manager for review and input
• Estimate costs in accordance with policies and procedures
• Estimate costs within the allocated time frame
• Take ownership of costing sheet
• Compile and maintain supplier database
• Maintain soft and hard copies in the filing system

Your profile

• Minimum Grade 12 with maths and science
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the materials handling environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Policies and procedures and the application thereof in the tendering process when adjudicating and awarding tenders
• Sound knowledge of materials handling products and equipment
• Sound knowledge of MS Office applications inclusive of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to manage time effectively and efficiently in accordance with work priorities to ensure qualitative outcomes
• The ability to negotiate with role players and arrive at a win-win situation in the best interest of the organisation and the negotiating party
• The ability to analyse situations and to arrive at the best possible solution
• The ability to interact with people at all levels in the organisation
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation

Location

Bedfordview

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button, or access the Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Applications close: 05 June 2014

Job Reference No: 327254

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Recruiter: Sesh Reddy

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population

Deadline: 05 Jun 2014

Job ID: 327254

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