Jnr Buyer

Matric and Diploma / Certificate is required
MS Office
Minimum of 2-4 years procurement and planning experience
Experience in the chemical industry is preferred
Knowledge of the relevant production principles
Knowledge of chemical and aerosol raw materials
Knowledge of relevant legislative (e.g. OHSA) and regulatory requirements
Receive costings documents and new sales order for new products to be manufactured
Costing of new products must be supplied to Purchasing Manager to add correctly onto Bill of Material and so that the Chief Operations Officer can update the costings
Costings of all products to be done every 6 months
Perform routine purchasing and obtaining 3 comprehensive quotations
Analysis sales orders with respect to material requirements
All raw materials must have written specifications that detail specific parameters
Create purchase orders on Pastel Evolution and contact supplier to negotiate volume discounts, best price and deadline delivery date
Purchase orders must then be captured ensuring correct prices, product codes and delivery dates must be entered
Capture information on Ross Global Share Purchase Tracker and advise stores, sales and accounts of updates
Confirm receipt of orders with sales division to enhance forward planning and customer satisfaction
Sourcing of new suppliers
Arrange cycle counts
Do supplier analysis by checking supplier's deliveries, price increases, service levels and communication
Partake in the daily production meetings coordinate the flow of work
Participate in HSE audits
Counting of stock to facilitate accurate stock count of finished goods