Job Summary
We are seeking a Junior Buyer for a manufacturing concern.
Overview of Key Activities
- 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
- SIC related requirements
- CAPEX orders
- Purchase requisitions
- 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.
The Essential requirements are as follows:
- A relevant qualification in Purchasing/ Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ 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 BOM’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.