Raw Materials Category Buyer FOODS

Recruiter:

TAC Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA001092/MK

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Location:

Ceres, South Africa

Salary:

R700kpa ctc

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans and co-ordinates all manufacturing information, foods raw materials procurement, work in progress and finished product movement from the point of origin to the point of consumption.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities

Manages purchasing requests in collaboration with the supply planning department.
Ensure that all raw materials orders placed and delivered on time for production both local and international
Maximizes Supplier Relationships: define and implement supplier portfolio, monitor the performance and analyze profit & loss
Issue purchase orders for raw materials and follow up with vendors for date, price, and quantity confirmations.
Maintain the info record, source list, freight conditions, freight costs, and master data of vendor and raw materials on a regular basis.
Stock and inventory control
Liaise with Sales department in terms of upcoming orders
Identify the root cause/corrective actions for raw material supply and quality concerns.
Proactively follow up on outstanding issues with raw materials
Coordinate deliveries from vendors and 3rd party Logistics company to ensure shipments arrive on time.
Ensure all dealings with suppliers are conducted in compliance to purchasing Code of Ethics.
Ensure compliance with responsible sourcing and sustainable policies.
Building relationships with Suppliers and negotiating with them for best price, quantities and delivery timescales.

Education and Experience

Relevant qualification
5 – 8 years relevant experience in procurement, production planning and logistics in a manufacturing environment in the FOODS / INGREDIENTS INDUSTRY
Production/Planning skills: Knowledge of Good manufacturing processes (GMP’s).
Ability to work well under pressure.
Deadline oriented.
IT skills - SAP

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