Our client, in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer to join their team. The successful candidate will report to the Supply Chain Manager
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Business Administration , or a related field.
- Min 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.
- Knowledge of cosmetic/pharmaceutical industry regulations and quality standards
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
