SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Raw Materials Buyer with a minimum of 5 years’ recent working experience buying of various grades of steel, sizes, and types.
POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 / equivalent with Maths as a subject
- A diploma in Procurement / Purchasing will be an advantage
Experience and Requirements:
- At least 5 years’ Steel Buying experience is essential
• Excellent sourcing and negotiation skills
• Must have knowledge of dealing with overseas suppliers and importing steel
- Have good knowledge and relationships with various steel suppliers in the industry
- Advanced computer skills in Excel and Syspro
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings
- Mathematical and Analytically minded
- Must be energetic and a go getter
- Be detail orientated and organised
- Able to function well as part of a team
- Able to solve problems
- Must reside in or close to Alberton
- Own reliable transport
- A non-smoker
- A stable work record and have contactable references
- Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 07h00 to 17h00 and Friday’s – 07h00 to 15h00
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Forecasts, credit notes, Supplier Non conformances
• Follow up on outstanding orders
• Capture orders onto the system or confirm Syspro suggestions
• Work closely with the planning team
• Ensure stock is delivered on time and in full
• Maintain a low stock level but ensure no run outs – Just in time ordering
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