Senior Buyer

JOB SUMMARY:
The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Buyer for one of our top Manufacturing clients based in Port Elizabeth. 

 

• Diploma in Purchasing Management or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 yearsâ?? experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials, various products, complex specifications, maintenance goods, services...
  
  

  JOB DESCRIPTION:
  

  The Role:

  We are looking for a Senior Buyer for one of our top Manufacturing clients based in Port Elizabeth. 

   

  • Diploma in Purchasing Management or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 yearsâ?? experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials, various products, complex specifications, maintenance goods, services and consumable products
  • Analytical skills coupled with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
  • LN Infor system (or another MRP/ERP system) experience related to purchasing and BOMâ??s.
  • A track record of cost saving initiatives
  • Be available to work outside normal working hours at short notice
  • Be prepared to complete an assessment and interview process

   

   

  Skills and Experience:

  • Responsible for the procurement of various products, raw materials and/or other supplies for internal consumption from local and international suppliers.
  • Responsible for the procurement of maintenance goods, services, machinery, equipment, non-stock and various consumable products from local and international suppliers.
  • Responsible for supply contracts in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for service contracts with OEM suppliers as part of the preventative     maintenance
  • Review and processing of MRP related requirements.
  • Review and processing of SIC related requirements.
  • Review and processing of CAPEX orders
  • Review and processing of Purchase requisitions
  • Review and processing of special orders for customers.
  • Expediting of outstanding orders and administering overcharges and breakage, etc.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all import clearing and landed costs are processed in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals and similar preparations.
  • Request inventory counts and/or stock checks where appropriate.
  • Evaluate inventory levels of MRP items and arrange for necessary system adjustments to be made to prevent over stocking and out of stock situations.
  • Evaluate inventory levels of consumable items (SIC) and arrange for necessary system adjustments to be made to prevent over stocking and out of stock situations.
  • Obtaining and negotiating prices, delivery, terms and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
  • Monitor supplier performance with regards delivery, quality and quantity and maintain records.
  • Utilize the automated purchasing system (LN Infor) for the processing of appropriate documentation.
  • Ensure and maintains daily outputs.
  • Communicates effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
  • Assists in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples.
  • Develop and maintain files of reference materials such as supply catalogues, brochures and business partner documents.
  • Develop and maintain raw material and product evaluation spreadsheets.
  • Use computer applications or other automated systems such as Excel, Word, Calendar, E-mail and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports.
  • Perform any other incidental tasks, as needed.

   

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