Junior Buyer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa CHR Full time

**POSITION PURPOSE**

The buyer is responsible for the purchase of production material and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operating goods) under the direction and support of the Supply Chain Manager.

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**
- Minimum Matric
- Relevant qualification would be advantageous
- 2 to 3 years’ experience in Purchasing and Inventory Control - preferably within a manufacturing and engineering environment
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Financial acumen - understanding basic financial practices and management accounts
- ERP system experience - SAP advantageous
- Have an organized approach with the ability to prioritize - and work on several projects simultaneously
- Result oriented and deadline driven
- Good work ethic with the ability to work independently
- Good interpersonal and team skills

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Sources and continuously evaluates suppliers through doing market research, comparing quotations, negotiating on prices and other pertinent conditions.
- Evaluates trends and anticipates the demand, stock levels and other parameters to avoid shortages and ensure that inventory and production targets are met.
- Addresses and resolves items in (NCR) non-conformity reports and informs other departments of corrective actions to be taken (short term).
- Proactively follows up a Supplier Preventive Action Report to avoid reoccurrence of quality issues.
- Analyses the weekly reports and the daily pre-shortage lists for the assigned part classes to meet production needs: Expedites deliveries on request of production management.
- Follows up on pending/overdue deliveries from vendors and takes actions to expedite material delivery.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Are you based in Cape Town and readily available to travel to and from Philippi?

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- Working as a buyer in a manufacturing environment: 2 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/04/10


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