Direct Buyer

 

Recruiter:

Unite Recruiting

Job Ref:

JHB000026/CW

Date posted:

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


SUMMARY:
BUYER

PURCHASING EXPERIENCE IN A PHARMACEUTICAL ENVIRONMENT IS A MUST TO BE CONSIDERED!

Minimum Education / Experience Required:

  • Qualification in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management
  • Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of ERP systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills
  • People management experience is required
  • 3-5 years' experience of working in a similar role


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary role:
  • Implement procurement activities
  • Achieve financial targets and KPIs for the category
  • Achieve category stock and inventory management KPIs 
Responsibilities:
  • Negotiate the purchase of products and quantities 
  • Negotiate and agree discounts with suppliers (Negotiation skills) 
  • Order easy and hard lines products for volume and margin
  • Liaise with suppliers/customers (internal/external) (Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills)
  • Maintain and manage suppliers and pricing arrangements list 
  • Monitor performance of suppliers and products
  • Monitor stock quantities 
  • Perform volume planning and manage product life cycle 
  • Ensure sufficient procurement of stock to meet customer facing sales/demands
  • Improve and develop business relationships with suppliers and source new suppliers
  • Maintain credits and debits

 

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