Junior Buyer - Kempton Park

Schauenburg Systems • Other • Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa • $50 - $200 / year • 20h ago

To be responsible for supporting initiatives driving results measured by lower material costs, more responsive supplier performance, process and service improvements and productivity throughout the supply chain.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

Matric
3 – 5 years experience in procurement;
2 – 5 years supervisory experience;
2 – 5 years experience in the electronic business;
2 – 3 years experience in MRP and Accpac/Syspro;
Highly computer literate (Microsoft Office Package);
Be able to comply with legislation, regulations standards, codes of practices and established safe practices and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement

Maintain raw material database within MRP system for accuracy of pricing and specifications;
Maintain and follow purchasing procedures to conform to ISO standards, including thorough analysis of potential suppliers and annual review of existing suppliers reviewing costs, quality, delivery and other pertinent factors;
Responsible for establishing and maintaining clear and effective purchasing policies and procedures;
Input purchase orders into Syspro and approve purchase orders entered by purchasing employees;
Ensure that goods and services are acquired in a timely manner;
Identify alternative suppliers to fill present and future needs;
Follow-up on orders placed to ensure timely deliveries;
Minimize the cost of products and services which meet our needs, and establish strong vendor relationships;

Managing & Controlling