Group Buyer (White River)

SUMMARY:
We are seeking the skills of a group buyer (minimum 5 year's experience). Position is based in White River.

Requirements: 

• Proof of grade 12 school certificate as well as formal certificate/diploma/degree other qualification in 
• procurement/buying/stores management; 
• Fluency in English (Reading, writing and speaking); 
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word); 
• Experience in larger computerized accounting systems;  
• Must have good technical knowledge and previous exposure to heavy manufacturing equipment;
• Must have medium to larger company management experience; 
• Proven experience as buyer with references essential (minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in procurement); 
• Experience in the saw milling industry advantageous; 
• Knowledge of Navision advantageous; 
• Good interpersonal and management skills; 
• Self-driven and motivated; 
• Own transport. 

• Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer; 
• Management & control of the procurement function and stores of a manufacturing concern, including maintenance and consumable stores; Procurement according to correct specs at best quality, best prices, lead time and terms; 
• Source suppliers with a B-BBEE score as predetermined by company B-BBEE strategy; 
• Source suppliers that can deliver to the company’s business units to reduce transport costs;  
• Identify appropriate sources of supply and maintain cooperative working relationship with suppliers whilst ensuring the company keeps up with current trends, technology, products and services; 
• Resolve problems arising from the purchase of goods and services; 
• Keep stock holding to a minimum whilst keeping critical stock at optimum specs and levels; 
• Compliance with admin and control procedures at all times; 
• Utilising of stagnant stock;  
• Management of company vehicles and its usage; 
• Management of company diesel and fuel stocks; 
• Management of stores staff; 
• Accurate recording and on time recording of all stock item movements;  
• Stock taking; 
• Render continuous value adding service to stakeholders, including heads of departments, and creditor’s departments; 
• Ensure maximum security and control over stock at all times; 
• Reduce downtime  for plants  through top class crisis management; 
• Where required per policies/procedures, initiate tender evaluation procedure for higher value items; 
• Maintain good housekeeping by keeping work area clean; 
• Ensuring department’s compliance to all safety regulations.

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.