BDU 398446 - Buyer / Procurement Officer (FMCG) (Johannesburg)

SUMMARY:
Buyer / Procurement Officer (FMCG) (Johannesburg)

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Supplier of frozen and chilled produce.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Buyer / Procurement Officer to join their team in Johannesburg.

Duties will include but mot limited to:

• Source high quality and cost-efficient suppliers and products
• Purchase stock from merchandisers or suppliers.
• Vendor delivery schedules and out storage delivery bookings
• Minimum and Maximum stock holdings calculated according to average sales
• Daily stock monitoring with controllers regarding space allocations and expiry dates
• Monitoring sales of products and compare specifications and prices of competitive items.
• Evaluate price increases or other material changes to orders and contracts already in force.
• Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments.
• Verify information or specifications on products and services.
• Assess and evaluate potential new suppliers.
• Determine the value of goods or services.
• Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
• Catalogue management, broadsheet advertising.
• Trade agreements, settlement discounts and Rebates
• Launching and awareness of new product lines
• Sales Meetings – product discussion
• Food and safety Meetings

Qualifications

• Matric
• Post qualification would be beneficial

Skills

• Computer Literate and Multitasking
• Syspro, SAP and Excel Pivot Tables experience  a must
• Speak English/Afrikaans fluently
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a buyer (FMCG)
• Must be able to negotiate prices
• Inventory Management

 

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