Manufacturing Buyer - eThekwini Durban

Recruiter:

Complement Recruitment

Job Ref:

PGBDH

Date posted:

Friday, July 8, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R20-24K Per Month, Permanent with Provident Fund

SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Buyer Procurement (Manufacturing) – Durban KZN

Purpose of Position:

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer from the Manufacturing sector, for a permanent position based in eThekwini, Durban Kwazulu Natal. 3-5 years previous experience in Procurement as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of imports, process purchasing requisitions and to convert these into purchase orders. Salary: R20-24k Per Month.

Apply Directly for this Job by clicking here - Minimum Requirements:

National Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification
3 – 5 year buying experience in manufacturing/textile environment
Systems: Excel & Syspro would be advantageous
Knowledge of import processes and requirements
Knowledge of Syspro System would be beneficial
Knowledge of PPPFA and PFMA would beneficial

Skills And Knowledge:

ü Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers

ü Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills

ü Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities

ü High integrity

ü Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets

ü Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment

ü Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations

ü Attention to detail and accuracy

Duties:

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality, BBBEE requirements and delivery targets.
Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
Process requisitions and orders.
Supervise and support junior buyers.
Support other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new
projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
Attend to breakdown and emergency requirements with utmost urgency.
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make
business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure Compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and PPPFA guidance during
supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
Conduct research for new components and suppliers.
Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
Review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
Maintain BEEE certificates for suppliers.
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.

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