Buyer (Logistics)

As a diversified, growth-focused JSE listed company, we are looking for a talented incumbent who is committed to accelerating performance, passionate about adding value to the customer experience and who embraces our accelerating performance culture.

Procurement, the incumbent will be responsible for the procurement and optimisation of transport services and vehicles for the group.

• B Degree (Logistics / Supply Chain or equivalent)
• 2 years related transport industry experience
• Specialisation in transport & data analytics would be an advantage
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills
• Own transport and a valid driver's license

• Establish transport services demand plans
• Establish vehicle procurement plans per financial year

• Optimise transport service utilisation across divisional boundaries
• Optimise the mix between own and 3PL transporters optimal transport selection
• Monitor and evaluate transporter performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactively identify and communicate transport specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize transport disruptions

• Serve as the Group's central point of contact for transport contractors and vehicle suppliers
• Develop and maintain sound supplier relationships
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business transport requirements

• Lead the development of IT system functionality to improve transport management as well as the recording of the associated costs to the business
• Lead the development of IT system functionality to improve fleet management benefits

• The incumbent would need to have _
  _t__he ability to progress and add continuous incremental value having impact_*
• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self awareness
• Achievement orientation