Buyer - Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
Exciting opportunity for qualified and experienced Buyer in the Manufacturing (specifically Cosmetics) industry.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a globally recognized brand in the skin care industry, and they currently have a vacancy for a Buyer.

The successful candidate will be based in the Factory in Parow, reporting to our Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Sources and places order for products – raw materials, equipment, incidentals, consumables, packaging in compliance with quality, safety regulatory standards.
• Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost-effective pricing and timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Performs supplier monitoring by analysing feedback from relevant departments e.g. Quality Control and goods receiving.
• Performs SYSPRO transactions e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, MRP.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Proactively responds to internal customers’ requirements in support of departmental objectives.
• Ensures on time deliveries within the minimum dock to stock.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials to optimize stock levels and minimize stockouts.
• Ensures stock rotation (turns) are within agreed limits.
• Follow-up on supplier complaints.
• Conduct cost analysis to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes.
• Compiles monthly reports.
• Stay updated on market trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging raw material technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, quality standards and environmental policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in raw materials procurement within manufacturing industry.
• Familiar with import / export procedures
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in using procurement software and systems.
• Knowledge of cosmetic industry regulations and quality standards

If you meet ALL the above requirements and you are ready to take on a new challenge then email your CV in asap.

Kindly note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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