Junior Buyer

5 days ago

East Rand, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

**Job Number**
- 72374

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Junior Buyer

**Computer Skills**
- MS Office

**Industry**
- Food and Beverage

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.**
- Research, select and negotiate prices on quality products and materials in line with company policies.
- Monthly (and adhoc) stock takes to confirm purchasing quantities.
- Calculating orders for stock (both local and International) and submit orders to Purchasing Manager for approval.
- Upon order approval, place import orders timeously with overseas suppliers to ensure that stock is received by required date. Obtain the necessary information for logistics and freight of import orders - weight, volume, type of packaging and communicate with freight and logistics companies.
- Communicate collection dates on import orders with freight forwarding and clearing agents and follow up regularly on updates. Communicate expected delivery dates with Purchasing Manager.
- Place approved orders for local suppliers on electronic stock system.
- Build relationships with South African suppliers and ensure timeous delivery of orders.
- Follow up regularly on outstanding orders to ensure smooth operations at company.
- Required to assist with annual stock taking.
- Regular updates of electronic inventory records and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
- Update pricing information on electronic system and raise variances with Purchasing Manager.
- Process GRN’s on system.
- Raise stock exceptions with Purchasing Manager and suppliers. Follow up with suppliers until resolution.
- Update costing spreadsheets in Excel after international orders are received.
- Regular research of industry and keeping updated with developments within the industry.
- General administrative functions, and other adhoc duties.**Inherent Requirements**
- Diploma or Higher certificate in supply chain management
- Advanced Excel (not negotiable)
- Problem solver with strong negotiation skills (not negotiable)
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be able to work quickly and as part of a team.
- Position will suit an analytical person with a passion for figures and someone who is willing to go the extra mile

**What Qualification**
- Supply Chain Management

**Minimum Qualification**
- Diploma

**Status**
- Available

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