Fmcg Regional Buyers

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd Full time

**Position**:FMCG Regional Buyers

**Location**:Glenwood, Durban

**Salary**: R 276K - R 312K per annum

**EE**:Open to all

**Responsibilities**
- Negotiating better prices and terms with current suppliers
- Importing of stock
- Increasing the supplier base pool
- Managing new product development and trials
- Analysing inventory data such as wastage, consumption, stock ageing and inventory turnaround
- Cutting all 30-day accounts with suppliers by ensuring settlement discounts or 60-day accounts
- Reducing lead times by 50% through enhanced supply chain co-operation
- Research local and national markets and develop reliable alternate sources.
- Study market trends and ensure that stays abreast of market trends.
- Evaluate suppliers’ performance and take the necessary corrective action when applicable.
- Establish and maintain supplier databank as to scope of supply, quality, reliability, financial stability.
- Ensure that goods or services are bought from reliable sources.
- Generate the PO’s ensuring that all products and supplementary requirements are clearly specified.
- Adhere to the customers’ needs in with regards to specifications received
- Check suppliers’ invoices for any errors and rectify where possible.
- Ensure prices and item codes in NAV are correct.
- Report on out-of-stock items from suppliers to management and relevant sales team members
- Update stock keeping units in NAV and verify minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Conduct stock audits on items as and when required using NAV and stock cards to confirm discrepancies.
- Provide on-the-job training to any new employees in the Procurement Department

**Job Requirements & Experience**:

- Matric
- Driver’s license
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Internet etc.)
- Working with ERP systems (Microsoft NAV) will be an advantage.
- A knowledge of FMCG, including but not limited to FFV, Beverage, items both local and international with at least 2 years’ experience.
- Ability to work within strict time constraints.
- Good organizational skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Accuracy and diligence
- Good knowledge of worksheet program


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