Senior Buyer - Direct Materials

SUMMARY:
Permanent in Manufacturing Company (Steel Industry)- Port Elizabeth Area

POSITION INFO:

RESPONSIBILITY

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (STAINLESS STEEL)

We seek a suitably qualified individual to ensure that production is adequately supplied with appropriate quality material at optimal cost.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
 Ordering raw material via MRP system weekly.
 Expediting and following up on orders to arrive on time.
 Evaluate appropriate use of alternative suppliers.
 Measuring of supplier performance.
 Ensure information on the system regarding delivery performance and master data is accurate.
 Ensure the appropriate quality product is procured at the lowest cost
 Develop existing and new suppliers.
 Driving cost saving initiatives.

Ordering raw materials (stainless steel) ( Liasing with Suppliers, forecast and demand to suppliers)

Inventory controlling ( stock takings, cycle counts)

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE

Be in possession of NDip. Logistics or Purchasing or equivalent.

At least 5 years working experience within a purchasing and functional logistics in an Manufacturing Industry (steel industry).

Knowledge of raw material with complex specifications, including stainless steel and imports.

5 years experience in supervising or managing staff in a purchasing environment.

Sound knowledge of ERP Purchasing and Logistics Systems.