Junior Buyer

1 week ago

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

Job Number

  • 73051

Job Type

  • Permanent

Job Title

  • Junior Buyer

Computer Skills

  • Ms Office

Industry

  • Automotive

City

  • Pinetown

Province

  • Kwazulu Natal

Summary

  • Responsible for purchasing approved parts, components, assemblies, equipment, raw materials, electrical products etc. and services used in the conversion process of our builds.
  • Understand the BOM's and Purchase Requisitions to source quality items at competitive prices.
  • Responsible for all purchasing activities for the branches
  • Sourcing suppliers
  • Purchase supplies from the BOM as well as purchase requisitions.
  • Buying from the Approved Supplier List and maintenance of the list
  • Liase with the Store man to see what is available in Stores and what needs to be purchased.
  • Compare pricing to that of competitors.
  • Ability to negotiate supplier contracts.
  • Monitor supplier pricing and alert management on increases.
  • Ensure timeous deliveries.
  • Work with Projects to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned order.
  • Ensure daily buying of consumables.
  • Evaluate quality goods and prices.
  • Update the BOM Spreadsheet and enter Supplier ETA's
  • Liase with the driver (s) to make sure supplier orders are ready for collection ad where possible ensure suppliers deliver timeously.
  • Constant follow up with suppliers.
  • Ensure that purchase documentation is accurate for payments.
  • Assisting the HOD with any other suppliers and duties related to procurement.
  • Ensure that all materials are available and issued to the right branch.
  • Assist with exchanges/ returns/ credit notes.
  • Handling supplier complaints
  • Solve supply chain problems.
  • Evaluation of Suppliers
    Inherent Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 24 years' experience as a buyer
  • A Supply Chain qualification

Skills:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong Personality
  • Ability to handle pressure.
  • Open and honest
  • Forward Thinker
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organised

What Qualification

  • Supply Chain

Minimum Qualification

  • Any

Status

  • Available

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