Buyer: Flexographic packaging
3 months ago
The Raw Materials Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the inventory of raw materials required for the production of flexographic packaging. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials to meet production schedules.
Minimum requirements:
- Grade 12
- Strong numerical ability
- Minimum of three years of procurement or buying experience. (price negotiations, preparation of quotes)
- Experience in Flexographic packaging industry
Key responsibilities:
- Raw material buying
- Engineer Buying (arrange logistics)
- Raw Material Planning (Flows)
- Raw Material Price Checks
- Age stock
- Logistic Report
- Price Negotiations
- Approval of Supplier and products
- Source of Alternative Raw Material and Suppliers
- Signing of Request for quotations
- Signing of OIFs
- Assisting with Trials and arrange for samples to be approved
- Stock management
- Stores Management
- Estimating
- Monitor supplier performance
- Managing risks
Skills and Competencies:
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of materials used in flexographic packaging (e.g., flexible substrates, inks, adhesives).
- Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing market trends, pricing fluctuations, and cost control strategies.
- ERP/Inventory Systems: Experience using procurement and inventory management
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal departments, and management.
- Problem-Solving: Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills to handle supply chain disruptions or quality issues.
- Attention to Detail: Careful attention to material quality, specifications, and industry compliance standards.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple supplier relationships and deliveries
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