Senior Buyer

5 months ago

Portelizabeth, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time
Qualifications:
  • A National Diploma in Purchasing Management/Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with relevant purchasing knowledge of raw materials with complex specifications, including stainless steel and imports.
  • LN Infor system (or another MRP/ERP system) experience related to purchasing and BOMs.
  • A Track record of cost saving initiatives.
  • A sound computer Knowledge ( MS office, excel, power point)
  • Be prepared to complete an assessment and interview process.
Duties:
  • Responsible for the purchasing various goods including machinery, equipment, raw materials and/or other supplies for internal consumption.
  • Reviewing purchase orders, assessing with other departments to verify orders, contacting vendors and evaluating bids/quotations offered by suppliers.
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, proposals and similar preparations.
  • Process special orders for customers.
  • Request inventory counts and/or stock checks where appropriate.
  • Obtaining and negotiating prices, delivery, terms and sources of supply in accordance with specified policies and procedures.
  • Ensure and maintains daily outputs.
  • Communicates effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
  • Verify charges indicated on purchase orders and requisitions against cost center accounts.
  • Verify bids offered on "substitute" items against specifications and, if necessary, with ordering departments.
  • Utilize the ERP system ie automated purchasing system (LN Infor) in the processing of appropriate documentation.
  • Evaluate and review bids/quotations submitted by suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance with regards delivery, quality and quantity.
  • Assist in the identification and establishment of sources of supply and the inspection of samples.
  • Expedite goods by contacting vendors regarding shortages and administering overcharges and breakage, etc.
  • Investigate information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications.
  • Develop and maintain files of reference materials such as supply catalogues and brochures.
  • Use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word-processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments and provide reports.
  • Perform any other incidental tasks, as needed.

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