Buyer: Packaging and Decoration
2 days ago
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Staff Unlimited Recruitment
Full-time
R 300,000 - R 420,000 Contract
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A reputable manufacturing and FMCG organization committed to operational excellence and innovation is seeking a dedicated Buyer specializing in Packaging and Decoration. This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s growth by ensuring seamless procurement processes and maintaining high-quality standards across production facilities.
Duties:
- Coordinate and expedite decoration requirements for both on-site and off-site production
- Issue daily schedules for raw material needs
- Monitor and update decoration stock levels for customers and sales teams
- Oversee stock movement, including slow-moving and obsolete items
- Manage decoration back-order reports and address quality incidents with suppliers
- Negotiate pricing and maintain strong relationships with decoration suppliers and sales representatives
- Handle artwork changeovers, including updating files and maintaining documentation
- Track stock levels in line with business parameters and advise production teams on necessary adjustments
Requirements:
- A relevant Supply Chain or Commercial Degree
- 2 to 3 years of buying experience within FMCG or manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong planning, numeracy, and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple stakeholder relationships effectively
- Excellent networking skills to foster supplier partnerships