SUMMARY:
We are actively looking for a talented, vibrant, highly motivated and disciplined Purchaser. The successful candidate will serve as a brand ambassador while ensuring accurate and efficient procurement processes that support the company’s operations and strengthen supplier relationships.
POSITION INFO:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Post matric qualification in supply chain management or business administration or financial management
- 2-3 years of experience in direct purchasing, material requirements planning (MRP)
- Good understanding of procurement and supply chain processes
- Proficiency in SAP and ERP
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
- Must be organized and able to work under pressure
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Strong analytical ability
- Effective supplier relationship management and conflict resolution.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for crossfunctional collaboration
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES- Purchase goods or components in line with specified costs, quality and delivery targets.
- Placing of purchase orders and follow up on outstanding orders on daily basis to ensure continuous supply of required goods.
- Maintain clear communication with all relevant parties: suppliers, goods receiving department, sales, clearing agencies, purchasing and finance department.
- Adhere and comply to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
- Accurate record keeping for all cost saving going forward (3% savings)
- Negotiate prices and terms of business with suppliers
- Assess and evaluate suppliers for performance and contract compliance.
- Ensure that goods receipt or booking in of stock is done accurately and in time.
- All goods receipted must balance back to the invoice or costing.
- Supplier invoices and shipments file to be handed to finance for payment
- Resolve supplier queries within the required timeframe.
- Responsible for the service degree – 95.5%
- Article maintenance to be done regularly.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Basic salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
50% Maternity benefit
