Buyer

 

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB009365/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000 Monthly


SUMMARY:
My client in chemicals is seeking a Buyer to join their team on a full time base in their head office on the West Rand.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Local Procurement
  • Ensure entire order is delivered as per P/O
  • Ensure correct documentation has been received
  • Ensure quality and pricing have been checked for acceptable standards and competitiveness
  • Sourcing of new materials and alternatives to current products, in order to mitigate supply challenges
  • Maintain supplier price list folder monthly
  • Complete credit applications for new supplier accounts
Imports
  • Sourcing new suppliers globally
  • Sourcing globally of new materials and alternatives to current products, in order to mitigate supply challenges
  • Sourcing support service providers
  • Price negotiation with entire supply chain
  • Tracking shipments
  • Reporting back to operations regarding delivery and potential
  • Calculate Estimated landed and accurate final landed costs
  • Ensure calculated landed costs *are agree with Sage average cost
General
  • Monthly Nedfleet analysis and update of spreadsheet
  • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
  • Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
  • Sourcing & provision of costings of ad-hoc goods, materials, components or services
  • Sage inventory management
  • Excel based MRP monthly
  • Update of monthly general pricing of products for sales department
  • Forward planning on procurement (local & cross border)
  • Monthly stock take participation for all departments
  • Assist management with special projects on occasion
  • Halaal & Kosher Management
  • FSSC supplier compliance
  • Any reasonable Ad-Hoc requirement from the line-manager and/or senior management
Stores
  • Managing Stores Clerk
  • Oversee process of issuing stock from stores to technicians
  • Oversee store compliance with health and safety regulations with Operations Supervisor
Health and Safety
  • Appointed First Aider
  • Appointed Evacuation Warden
  • Appointed Fire Marshall
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Certificate or Diploma in Supply chain
Matric Certificate
FMCG experience is required
Reliable transport

 

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