Buyer

What you’ll be doing

• Purchasing and strategic sourcing
• Ensure raw material and packaging are purchased OTIF for production for JO
• Negotiate raw material and packaging prices - local and import
• Monitoring, control and minimizing of inbound Raw Material and packaging costs.
• Process orders for Jhb import RM’s
• Management of Raw Material and packaging stock levels to ensure that working Capital is controlled at levels as dictated by the business
• Ensure that, the advantage to be gained by using the company Global purchasing power is always maximized
• Explore alternate raw material / stock substitutes, packaging and suppliers
• Obtain and tie in supplier contracts and agreements
• Define and improve payment terms with suppliers
• Implement and maintain preferred and alternate suppliers list and prices
• Evaluate and audit suppliers on a regular basis and document and act on findings
• Monitor invoice accuracy to GRN’s
• Produce reports as and when required
• Take full responsibility for coordinating and overseeing all site wide stock takes outside of normal hours
• Weekly production planning meetings and reporting

What you’ll need

• 5 years’ experience in purchasing/production environment
• Diploma in procurement/inventory control
• Qualification / experience in logistics
• Computer proficiency - advanced
• English mandatory
• Local travel to suppliers and site

What is in it for you?

• Remuneration approx. R30 000, plus medical, provident fund, funeral cover and cell phone (package dependant on current remuneration, experience and qualifications)

A Few Things to Know

• Local travel to site and suppliers will be required
• Excellent communication skills required for relationships with internal and external parties
• Problem solving, Objectivity, Assertiveness, Ethical behaviour, Project Management and Planning skills are essential

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