Procurement - Senior Buyer

 

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

1369687247

Date posted:

Friday, May 6, 2022

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the Automotive industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Senior Buyer.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Processing of purchase orders on SAP.
  • Assisting with sending orders created to suppliers.
  • Providing support with project logistics budgets/ costing and obtaining approvals.
  • Working closely with Finance department on open invoices.
  • Expediting for both local and foreign orders.
  • Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long term relationships with suppliers.
  • Researching new suppliers, products.
  • Loading of suppliers and completing credit applications on SAP.
  • Preparing costs comparisons on various projects for orders required to ensure best bid is obtained/ selected.
  • Liaise with Stores department to ensure all products arrive in good working condition.
  • Handling supplier related queries and late deliveries.
  • Execute any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management team.
  • Good knowledge of the SAP system.

 

Experience:

  • Degree / Diploma in Purchasing or Supply chain
  • 3 – 5 Years’ experience in in Procurement
  • Good understanding of supply chain procedures
  • Identify alternative suppliers to fill present and future needs
  • MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word and purchasing software
  • SAP or similar ERP systems experience advantageous
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Resourceful organisational skills.
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Drivers Licence.

 

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of applying.

 

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