Buyer

SUMMARY:
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Buyer with our client in the automotive sector, based in Coega/Gqeberha.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Ensure adherence to the company''s rules and regulations as documented in the company''s disciplinary policy
• Ensure adherence to all Health and Safety practices and procedures as defined during induction and other Health & Safety training
• Ensure the preparation of Plant''s procurement plan according to management requirements. Ensure the Plant''s procurement is carried out as planned. Purchase according to scheduled / requested production requirements and per the requirements of the admin department managers. Ensure to participate in Plant''s budget preparation and implementation according to the Plant''s annual business plan and the annual targets for the 5 Major tasks
• Ensure the completion of various procurement tasks assigned by Plant''s departments are done according to the time, quantity, quality and cost requirements to eliminate any delays caused to the Plant''s business activities. Ensure all purchasing activities are strictly adhered to the company''s procurement policies, rules and process requirements
• Ensure the procurement costs are reduced through the implementation of researching, planning, price comparison and negotiation process
• Ensure the Plant''s procurement and relevant documents are complete, kept and maintained on regular basis
• Ensure the full participation in the formulation and revision of all Plant''s procurement process, procurement systems and procurement procedure / process documents. Ensure the procurement process, responsibilities, contracts and relevant documents are legal and compliant, and meet the company''s internal and external auditing requirements
• Ensure a sound supplier management and ensue all supplier documents are in place and updated regularly. Maintain working professional relationships with all assigned suppliers. Review suppliers and take correct action to eliminate non-performing suppliers. Identify Suppliers for technical and manufacturing ability. Negotiate pricing with suppliers. Conduct the supplier comparisons and Supplier Audits including supplier assessments / performance ratings for suppliers. Through supplier assessment management, evaluate the suppliers according to supply ability, supply time and quality
• Ensure to subject to financial supervision, and to put forward suggestions for the procurement improvement, process improvement and costs reduction
• Ensure the procurement of components for main Production line, Maintenance and Technical departments and admin departments. Negotiate and issue purchase orders and blanket purchase orders. Assist with Project Buying. Tracking of back orders for local and intercompany orders. Reduce the gap between plant requirements and supply
• Ensure to negotiate best cost, delivered at the best time, for the best suited product
• Adhoc function which may fall in the ambit of the job requirements
• Ensure approved invoices along with supporting documentation is supplied to finance for payment

• Recognised Qualification in Business Administration or Purchasing Management or Supply Chain Management
• Experience as a Purchaser / Buyer or in a similar position
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• SAP and EMA

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