We are searching for someone passionate about buying and sourcing. This role will play a critical role with international suppliers for the procurement team.
The individual in this role must be willing and able to execute all tasks related to buying/sourcing.
Reports to: Business Owner
Location: Stikland, Cape Town
Schedule: Monday – Friday's, 08:00-16:30 (In-office)
Travel Required: Frequent domestic & international travel
Salary: Market-related and commensurate with experience
Buying
- Supplier Sourcing - Identify and establish relationships with new suppliers, primarily in China and other countries as needed.
- Product Sourcing - Research and source new products that align with our business needs and market demands.
- Supplier Visits - Regularly visit existing and potential suppliers (nationally and internationally) to assess capabilities, quality, and reliability.
- Negotiation - Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
- Equipment Knowledge - Maintain a strong understanding of the type of equipment and products we are sourcing and buying.
- Daily Communication - Serve as the primary point of contact between our company and suppliers, managing all communication effectively.
- Buying - Together with the rest of the procurement team; Ensure proper supply, place orders with local and international suppliers, and manage orders effectively.
- Data Management - Together with the rest of the procurement team; Ensure correct data capturing and processing of orders, track delivery orders, and manage the administration from orders to delivery, logistics, and inventory management.
- Shipping Processes - Understand and comply with different documents required in any shipping processes and communicate with shipping agents accordingly. Together with the rest of the procurement team.
- Manage any non-conformances of stock with the suppliers and procurement team.
Supplier Management
- Communicate appropriately with and build relationships with local (10%) and international suppliers (90 %).
- Maintain supplier contact database
- Manage all suppliers/stock providers
- Maintain and ensure all mandatory documentation such as Service Level Agreements are up to date
- Conduct general procurement reporting
- Analyse trends with stock ordered, delivery/shipping time frames for continuous improvements
- Understand international buying landscape, challenges and opportunities
- Research new sources of supply if/when required
Requirements
- 5-10 years in a similar Buying or Sourcing role.
- Relevant degree or qualification experience in supply chain management, or a related field.
- Proven experience of international sourcing, and suppliers, preferably with a focus on China and other global markets.
- Proficiency on a stock management/inventory system (example, DEAR, Syspro, etc.).
- Experience in procurement of Catering/Food Service equipment – advantageous.
- Network of China suppliers in the Food Service equipment industry – advantageous.
- Willing and able to travel internationally, to China in particular.
- Fluent in English. Afrikaans is an advantage.
- Valid South African driver's license.
- Valid South African Passport
Competencies:
- Superb interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Excellent communication (telephonically & electronically)
- Team player
- Independent thinker & self-motivated
- Strong decision-making skills & analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and grow further in the business
About our client:
They are a growing company in a high paced industry, working in Stikland.
Their business focuses on providing top quality food service equipment to South African restaurants, hotels, small business owners, spaza shops, etc.
Teamwork and client service is of high value to their team.