BUYER (Raw Materials/Manufacturing) R 35k pm NORTHERN Suburbs CPT
Are you an expert raw material sourcer The Buyer in this market leading consumer company is considered a critical part of the dynamic supply chain team.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary package
- Medical Aid allowance
- 21 days annual leave
- Provident Fund
- Group Life
- Product allowance of their popular consumer brand
DUTIES:
- Sources and places order for products raw materials equipment incidentals consumables packaging in compliance with quality safety regulatory standards.
- Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve costeffective pricing and timely delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Performs supplier monitoring by analysing feedback from relevant departments e.g. Quality Control and goods receiving.
- Performs SYSPRO transactions e.g. requisitions purchase orders MRP.
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
- Proactively responds to internal customers requirements in support of departmental objectives.
- Ensures on time deliveries within the minimum dock to stock.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials to optimize stock levels and minimize stockouts.
- Ensures stock rotation (turns) are within agreed limits.
- Followup on supplier complaints.
- Conduct cost analysis to identify potential costsaving opportunities and optimize procurement processes.
- Compiles monthly reports.
- Stay updated on market trends pricing fluctuations and emerging raw material technologies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations quality standards and environmental policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in supply chain management Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in raw materials procurement within manufacturing industry.
- Familiar with import / export procedures
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficient in using procurement software and systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Medical Aid allowance
- 21 days annual leave
- Provident Fund
- Group Life
- Product allowance of their popular consumer brand
Sources and places order for products raw materials, equipment, incidentals, consumables, packaging in compliance with quality, safety regulatory standards. Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost-effective pricing and timely delivery. Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Performs supplier monitoring by analysing feedback from relevant departments e.g. Quality Control and goods receiving. Performs SYSPRO transactions e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, MRP. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers. Proactively responds to internal customers requirements in support of departmental objectives. Ensures on time deliveries within the minimum dock to stock. Monitor inventory levels of raw materials to optimize stock levels and minimize stockouts. Ensures stock rotation (turns) are within agreed limits. Follow-up on supplier complaints. Conduct cost analysis to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes. Compiles monthly reports. Stay updated on market trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging raw material technologies. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, quality standards and environmental policies.
Education
Bachelor s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in raw materials procurement within manufacturing industry. Familiar with import / export procedures Strong negotiation and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in using procurement software and systems.