Buyer Procurement Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain advantageous
• 2 years’ experience within a similar role within manufacturing, logistics on an international level
• Own transport required – residing close to Cato Ridge area (Pinetown, Umlazi, Phoenix, Pietermaritzburg, KwaMashu, Westville, Hillcrest)
• Experience in Imports & Exports, Creating Purchase Orders & Negotiating Pricing with Vendors
• Multifunctional person with a “can-do” attitude, excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with Imports & Exports essential, as is working with a large procurement budget (national & international).

Key Performance Areas:

• Sourcing new suppliers
• Negotiations
• VCRD creations
• Zero penalties or delays in Freight goods (INCO Terms)
• Updating and reporting on pending indents
• Updating and reporting on pending purchase orders
• Monitoring of prices and usage of consumables and advising responsible persons
• Conducting supplier audits
• Problem solving and assisting in case of absenteeism
• Monthly kaizen submissions
• Invoice check and submission to accounts
• Freight forwarder documentation (checking, sign-off & submission)

Key Competencies:

• Ability to be self-managed and multitask
• Ability to work within a team
• Highly systematic, organised and accurate record keeping
• Sound negotiation skills and product knowledge

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