Procurement & Sourcing Specialist – Signage

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established company within the signage and visual communications industry, is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially minded procurement professional who has experience sourcing materials, managing suppliers and ensuring that production requirements are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, obtaining and negotiating supplier pricing, placing and tracking orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are available when required for production.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Matric plus two years' experience Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print \/ signage company Strong analytical and negotiation skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software Excellent communication and customer service skills Technically minded and passionate about his industry Highly organized, able to work under pressure and results driven DUTIES Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing Process requisitions and update management on status of orders Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required. Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management. Ability to travel. Assist Project Managers with technical advice. Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager. Source new suppliers. Attend to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures. Adhering to high ethical and professional standards. Ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures. Ensure workspace is kept neat. Salary: Dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.

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