Junior Buyer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Network Contracting Full time

To be responsible for supporting initiatives driving results measured by lower material costs, more responsive supplier performance, process and service improvements and productivity throughout the supply chain

Outputs / Responsibilities:
Maintain raw material database within MRP system for accuracy of pricing and specifications;
- Maintain and follow purchasing procedures to conform to ISO standards.
- This includes thorough analysis of potential suppliers and annual review of existing suppliers reviewing costs, quality, delivery and other pertinent factors;
- Input requisitions based on MRP & manual requirements for both inventory & non-stock into Syspro and follow through

approval;
- Ensure POs are placed timely and correctly;
- Ensure that goods and services are acquired in a timely manner.
- Identify alternative suppliers to fill present and future needs;
- Expedite outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries;
- Maintain Syspro accurately to reflect correct information;
- Minimize the cost of products and services which meet our needs, and establish strong vendor relationships;
- Good forecast analysis;
- Overseas purchasing knowledge;
- Good understanding of BBBEE;
- Deal with queries efficiently;
- Support other departments that require assistance;
- Maintain & build good relationships with suppliers;
Minimum Qualification Required

1. Matric

2. Tertiary qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain would be an advantage

**Experience**:

- 2 - 3 years experience in procurement;
- 2 - 3 years experience in the Electronics/Appliance business;
- 2 - 3 years experience in MRP;
- Syspro will be an advantage
- Highly computer literate (Microsoft Office Package);
- Be able to comply with legislation, regulations standards, codes of practices and established safe practices and procedures.

Skills & Knowledge:
Work on own initiative;
Confident and influential;
Team player;
Systematic, controlled and organised;
Logical thinker;
Deadline orientated;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
Highly motivated and able to build close relationships internally and externally;
Customer and market orientated;
Excellent negotiation skills;
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Thank you,

Theresa Steenkamp

Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions


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