Senior Buyer – Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

N8248J

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

CTC package offered based on level of skill and experience

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be required to negotiate contracts, prices and terms of business with suppliers whilst creating opportunities to minimize cost and apply procurement best practice tools and methods.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics or related fields (NQF 6)
Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Logistics or related fields (NQF 7)
Up to 5 years’ experience as a Buyer in a Manufacturing environment
5+ Years’ experience Negotiation experience
Intimate understanding of imports, international buying and shipping.
Experience in managing several projects in a production environment
Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
Proficient in Excel
Analytical Skills
SAP proficiency
Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite and SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems).
Communication skills (both verbal and written).

Key Role Responsibilities

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets, both local and foreign.
Ensure the continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities
Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, and delivery or invoice issues
Ensures a continuous supply of required goods and materials
Assesses and evaluates suppliers, undertakes performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
Manages performance improvement activities including the exploration of alternative sources
Ensure and promotes BBBEEE compliance on behalf of the company
Contribute to the budget preparation process
Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines

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