Buyer (Food packaging)- 3mths FTC

SUMMARY:
Buyer (Food packaging)- 3mths FTC

POSITION INFO:

PLANT BUYER (Food packaging)

Our client is a food packaging manufacturing company who is looking for a Plant Buyer to be based in Boksburg for 3 months FTC . You will predominantly manage procurement requirements in line with policy, procedure and best practice requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all stock items, raw materials, consumables and machine spares are purchased as per stock replenishments.
• Obtain best prices for specified quality standards.
• Ensure all items purchased conform to set quality standards and specification.
• Follow the company procurement policies and processes, obtain requisite quotes, approvals and confirm prices when placing orders. Ensure full compliance with all procurement policies and best practice.
• Ensure suppliers deliver according to confirmed delivery dates.
• Generate purchase orders and capture accurately on JDE.
• Ensure all purchase orders have the correct and latest prices, ensure price updates are approved and updated.
• Track progress, follow up with suppliers and communicate with stores to understand if order has been delivered.
• Respond to request from Divisional Procurement Manager for new products and ensure plant personnel are kept up to date with details of new products that may benefit the plant.
• Manage the back order reports. Review all orders on a monthly basis to identify any that may need to be cancelled or delivery dates adjusted.
• Meet the ordering requirements by balancing cost, price, quality and service.
• Confirm price paid matches price quoted and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the validity period of the particular quote to avoid queries with pricing.
• Ensure all financial controls are in line with audit standards.

Minimum qualifications and experience requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement)
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in manufacturing industry
• ERP systems
• Procurement policies and procedures
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Industry and product knowledge - advantageous

• Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Planning and organising
• Detail oriented
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Numerical ability
• Negotiation and influencing skills

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