Buyers Position at PIES AND PASTRIES
The suitable candidate must be fully bilingual. Scheduling and procuring based on the MRP Production plan.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Scheduling and procuring based on the MRP Production plan.
- Obtain certificates COA & Halaal from Suppliers/ enforce when order is placed.
- Ensuring that all identified high risk components are ordered in accordance with company procurement policy.
- Managing all internal or supplier queries, from order placement to final payment of goods.
- To handle CPAR process between Technical and Supplier.
- Capable of determining raw material pricing for forecasting purposes for half year and year end roll over.
- Able to work with NPD in sourcing of pricing/minimum quantities lead time on new product development.
- Performing ongoing reviews and assessments of the capabilities/reliability of suppliers, quality of product, services and prices.
- Ensuring consistent availability of raw materials, components and consumables in accordance with the production forecast.
- Ensuring these are procured at acceptable price and quality.
- Good knowledge of accounts payable (creditors) cycle.
- Liaising with Accounts payable department to make sure all the relevant documents are in order and the requirements of that department are met to facilitate payments.
- Placing orders according to MRP system, ensuring timeous delivery of correct components, whilst adhering to Company stock level policy.
- Taking responsibility for the whole purchase cycle and liaising with all the relevant parties on any potential problems arising with the order.
- Arranging for goods that have been found to be incorrect or faulty to be replaced.
- Maintaining all necessary documents and audit trails; ensuring all documents are appropriately filed.
- Cost controlling/managing the accounting of purchase price variance against standard, reporting on this and implementing corrective action where possible.
- Advising the Department Manager of any price increases/decreases as soon as they arise.
- Applying good problem-solving skills to deal with daily changes in production, constant change in market requirements, while resolving supplier problems.
- Adhering to Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintaining professional and productive relationships with superiors, employees, customers, contractors and suppliers.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Diploma in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
- Ability to supervise the work of subordinates (where applicable).
- Advanced Computer Literacy: MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
- Minimum 3 years working experience on computerized MRP system is essential. Syspro will be advantageous.
- Excellent proven knowledge of storekeeping practices and procedures.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
Key Competencies / Skills
- Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal (English).
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Must be self-motivated and have excellent time management skills.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- High level of accuracy.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Clear criminal record.
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