Description:
Position: Senior Buyer
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reports to: National Supply Chain Manager
Communication Departments: Sales, Production, Warehouse, Receiving and Finance
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Matric Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Procurement Qualification Min 5 to 10 years’ experience in FMCG Procurement Driver’s licenseSkills:
Negotiation Customer Orientation Excellence Orientation Insight Listening potential Innovation Adaptability Advanced Calculations Advanced Reading ComprehensionRoles and Responsibilities:
Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations Maintain and update all procurement registers. Be responsible for all imports and sourcing alternate sources of supplies on a continuous basis. Be responsible for all import costings, outstanding order schedule maintenance and updating and follow up on all shipments. Be responsible to customs clear all imports under the correct tariff headings. Be responsible for updating all formulas and calculations. Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required Develop creative and innovative procurement processes Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Explore alternate sources for goods and materials Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers On time responses to internal and external communication to all role places, e.g. sales regarding price increase...
12 Apr 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za