Regional Buyer

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

DBN001807/ZC

Date posted:

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

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SUMMARY:
Our client based in Durban has a vacancy for a Regional Buyer. They looking for individuals from the stationery sector or with related buying knowledge on a senior level.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant 4-year Degree/Diploma
Minimum of 3 years’ experience of buying / procurement in FMCG;
Experience in demand and supply planning;
Excellent understanding of efficient materials flow and best practice;
Experience in dealing with national suppliers;
Strong track record of negotiating procurement / buying terms;
Confident and assertive;
Professional attitude and demeanour;
Adaptable / Flexible approach to work.
Strong analytical skills
High level of computer literacy, to include MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel advanced, ERP and BI tools.
Communication skills at a business level is a key requirement when dealing with our suppliers, branches and customers

Key Responsibilities:

Aggressive management of service level agreements.
Evaluate planning process and formulate strategies for procurement.
Ensure that timely and accurate information is provided.
Identify slow moving stock and excess stock and formulate necessary action plans.
KPIs tracking and monthly reporting on regional inventory.
Manage and continuously review the Purchase Order System (Netstock), to ensure it is accurate, up to date and consistently meets the requirements of the business.
Ensure that purchase inventory is in line with inventory targets;
Timely and effective communication of forecasts and purchase orders to suppliers;
Continually review the overall “value” offered by existing suppliers and ensure that the Company’s purchasing remains globally competitive.
Identify new products available to introduce to business.

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