Buyer Position
Reference: PE005884-KB-1
Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Buyer to join their team based in Port Elisabeth (Perseverance).
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications: - A National Diploma in Purchasing Management/Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials with complex specifications, including stainless steel and imports.
- LN Infor system (or another MRP/ERP system) experience related to purchasing and BOM’s.
- A track record of cost-saving initiatives.
- A sound computer knowledge (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Be prepared to complete an assessment and interview process.
Duties: - Responsible for purchasing various goods including machinery, equipment, raw materials, and/or other supplies for internal consumption.
- Review purchase orders, assess with other departments to verify orders, contact vendors, and evaluate bids/quotations offered by suppliers.
- Assist with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals, and similar preparations.
- Process special orders for customers.
- Request inventory counts and/or stock checks where appropriate.
- Obtain and negotiate prices, delivery, terms, and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
- Ensure and maintain daily outputs.
- Communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
- Verify charges indicated on purchase orders and requisitions against cost center accounts.
- Verify bids offered on 'substitute' items against specifications and, if necessary, with ordering departments.
- Utilize the ERP system (LN Infor) in the processing of appropriate documentation.
- Evaluate and review bids/quotations submitted by suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance with regards to delivery, quality, and quantity.
- Assist in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples.
- Expedite goods by contacting vendors regarding shortages and administering overcharges and breakage, etc.
- Investigate information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications.
- Develop and maintain files of reference materials such as supply catalogues and brochures.
- Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word-processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports.
- Perform any other incidental tasks as needed.
Package & Remuneration
Monthly
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