Buyer

SUMMARY:
Buyer

POSITION INFO:

The buyer will form part of a Category Management team responsible for the development and execution of the Category Procurement strategy, with a specific focus on sourcing of Mechanisation Equipment & Spares.

Requirements:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a relevant Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma / Trade.
• Specialization in Procurement & Data Analytics would be an advantage.
• +5Years experience in a Mechanization environment
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Power-point).
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills required.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license
• Must be prepared to travel for work purposes.
• Must be willing to work long hours during peak times.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the company’s central point of contact for Mechanization related suppliers.
• Develops and maintains sound supplier relationships with the Mechanization suppliers.
• Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers.
• Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with Mechanization suppliers.
• Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy.
• In conjunction with the Category team, establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans.
• In conjunction with the Category team, establishes optimal stock assortments per branch.
• Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system.
• Continuously screens the Category supply market to identify sourcing optimization opportunities.
• Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions.
• Participates in Category specific product development initiatives.
• Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalise products and to reduce complexity.