Buyer

7 days ago

Pinetown, South Africa NBISA Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
The role of the Buyer is to perform procurement and sourcing duties on behalf of the end user and fulfil the requirements with regards to specifications, quality, delivery, timing and price. Each buyer is responsible for a specific category. A buyer may be rotated between categories from time to time and may oversee more than one category at any point in time.

**Specific Operational Requirements**
- May be required to work overtime/travel to meet the business needs.
- Must be prepared to work shifts/weekends/public holidays when needed.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bachelor in Business Administration OR
- Bachelor in Commerce OR
- CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- Valid driver’s license
- No criminal record
- 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer
- Prior work experience in either a Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical organisation would be advantageous.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Procurement of Goods and services**
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the user requirement specifications are met
- Conduct price negotiations to ensure best value for money for NBI
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers
- Expedite outstanding purchase requisitions and orders

**Sourcing and Vendor management**
- Conduct market research and proactively source new and alternative vendors for the category
- Actively monitor commodity pricing and market trends and market developments affecting the category.
- Meet annual cost saving performance targets for the category
- Manage vendor queries
- Attend relevant trade fairs and conference to identify suitable vendors and innovative products and service for the category
- Perform supplier audits, due diligence and visits to ensure compliance to Good manufacturing practises, Good distribution practises, Good warehousing practises (GxP and Agreements
- Appraise the performance of vendors within the category
- Participate in the internal vendor management reviews
- Draft vendor agreements and contracts and submit to the Procurement Manager for review

**Project and Tenders**
- Facilitate the tender process by providing procurement leadership, insight and guidance into the tender process to ensure strict compliance to the company tender process
- Preparation of tenders and consolidating all related information. Setting up site visits, tender clarification meetings and negotiating with suppliers in order to secure the best possible price and contract conditions.
- Undertake adhoc assignment and projects with the Supply Chain Management department
- Update tender status report

**Reporting**
- Prepare reports as required by the Procurement Manager such as Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, N5 Notification, V1 Notification, update alternative vendor spreadsheet & cost-saving spreadsheet.
- Attend daily, weekly and monthly procurement meetings

**Core** **Competencies**
- Managing Relationships
- Personal Leadership
- Business Impact
- Leading and Influencing Others
- Strong working knowledge of SAP procurement modules
- Strong working experience with supplier agreements and contracts
- Computer skills with a comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PPT
- Strong analytical and computational skills with impeccable attention to detail
- Action oriented, self-driven and self-starting and takes initiative
- Integrity and trustworthiness
- Ability to work well with a team
- Able to thrive in a high-stress environment
- Influence
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Capacity to travel
- Observe Safety, Health and Environmental requirements while at work and carrying out duties

  • Technical Buyer

    1 week ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    **Main job function** **Technical Buyer of all items used in the supply chain** Qualifications: **B. Comm Logistics** **Experience**: **5 years experience in a technical buyer’s position in a manufacturing environment.

  • Chemical Buyer

    1 week ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    **Main job function Buyer for chemical ingredients for production of Products** Qualifications: **B. Comm/ B. Tech Chemistry** **Experience**: **5 years’ experience as a Chemical Buyer in a chemical manufacturing environment.

  • Buyer

    3 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Packaging World Full time

    A well-established Packaging company has a vacancy for a Senior Buyer. This position is based in Westmead, Pinetown, Durban. The successful incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties, not limited to: **Qualification and Experience Requirements** Minimum 4 years in FMCG buying preferably in packaging. **Responsibilities & Tasks** - Review...

  • Assistant Buyer

    6 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Fashion Fusion Retail Clothing Store Full time

    The Fashion Fusion Group, a dynamic and rapidly expanding fashion retail company an ambitious Assistant Buyer to provide support to the buying team. This challenging yet rewarding position offers an opportunity to assist the buying team in various aspects such as data analysis, inventory management and product selection. **Key Responsibilities**: - Market...

  • Internal Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Barkev Group Full time

    Job Title: Internal Buyer Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify non-stocked item purchasing requirements - Source potential suppliers and negotiate prices to achieve cost savings targets - Create and issue purchase orders for non-stocked items, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information - Monitor and track orders...

  • Import Buyer

    5 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Tryon Consultancy Full time

    Create orders on key/critical commodities. - Conduct Price Review and negotiations with Suppliers. - Facilitate the selection of suppliers. - Determine the best cost routing for suppliers. - Liaise with the suppliers regarding quality and delivery issues. - Draw up Supplier contracts/Service Level Agreements and Request for Quotes (RFQs). - **Imports** -...

  • Manufacturing Estimator

    5 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Pronel Personnel Full time

    **An amazing opportunity for a Manufacturing Estimator at a reputable company is available in Durban** *** - Evaluate customer RFQ - Prepare a quotation for the customer by calculating labour costs, machine costs and material costs - Understand the needs of our various customers and understand the competitive landscape to ensure we quote accurately -...

  • Manufacturing Estimator

    4 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Pro Talent Full time

    Evaluate customer RFQ - Prepare a quotation for the customer by calculating labour costs, machine costs and material costs - Understand the needs of our various customers and understand the competitive landscape to ensure we quote accurately - Analyse product documents, gerbers, Bill of Materials and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the...

  • Manufacturing Estimator

    5 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Pronel Personnel Consultants Full time

    Pronel Personnel Pinetown, South Africa Mid Senior 5 to 6 years Cost to company Full Time **Skills**: - Mechanical EngineeringElectronicsTechnical Training **Industries**: - Manufacturing **Description**: **An amazing opportunity for a Manufacturing Estimator at a reputable company is available in Durban** *** - Evaluate customer RFQ - Prepare a...

  • E-commerce Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Fashion fusion Full time

    Responsibilities Ecommerce Operations - Put in place Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) Assist members with stock movements Bimonthly prep Buyers sample photoshoot Biweekly prep Online photoshoot Stock receiving on Dolfin system Reviewing and allocating all orders to staff Schedule and assist with Hanger counts Ecommerce Merchandising and...

  • New Vehicle Sales Manager

    3 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Intercon Recruitment Full time

    Dealership in Pinetown is looking for an experienced new vehicle sales manager. Salary Basic R45 000 - R65 000 CTC negotiable depending on experience, plus incentives. Plus medical aid & pension fund. Plus Company Vehicle and Fuel Allowance **Responsibilities**: Monitor departmental customer satisfaction ratings and ensure potential buyer follow up to...

  • Used Vehicle Sales Manager

    3 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Intercon Recruitment Full time

    Dealership in Pinetown is looking for an experienced used vehicle sales manager. Salary Basic R45 000 - R65 000 CTC negotiable depending on experience, plus incentives. Plus medical aid & pension fund. Plus Company Vehicle and Fuel Allowance **Responsibilities**: Monitor departmental customer satisfaction ratings and ensure potential buyer follow up to...

  • Regional Sales Manager

    1 week ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Staff Solutions Full time

    **KwaZulu Natal**, Pinetown** **Negotiable Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)** **Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the FMCG Sector is looking to employ a Regional Sales Manager to join their dynamic team in Durban (Pinetown).** *** - **Selling and marketing of products to the market Kwa-Zulu Natal** ***: - **Manage & maintain Key...

  • Regional Sales Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Staff Solutions Full time

    **KwaZulu Natal**, Pinetown** **Negotiable Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)** **Opportunity Available! Our leading client in the FMCG Sector is looking to employ a Regional Sales Manager to join their dynamic team in Durban (Pinetown)** *** - **Selling and marketing of products to the market Kwa-Zulu Natal** ***: - **Manage & maintain...

  • Raw Materials Stores Team Leader

    5 days ago

    Pinetown, South Africa AVI Limited Full time

    Join AVI Ltd., home to iconic South African brands in tea, coffee, biscuits, snacks, and more. **NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED (NBL)**, operates five world-class manufacturing sites, including Westmead, where this role is based. **About the Role** We’re seeking an experienced **Raw Material Stores Team Leader** for our **Westmead Biscuits Factory**. You’ll...

  • Junior Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Fashion Fusion PTY Ltd Full time

    **Job ID**:FFJP0822 **Position Type**:Full-Time **Job Function**: Junior Planner/ Merchandiser **Workplace Type**:Head Office **Location**:17 Alexander Road, Westmead, Pinetown, 3608 **Purpose of Job**: To work closely with the Retail planner and merchandiser to analyse customer activity, forecast sales, select forward-trending merchandise and replenish...

  • Technical Sales Specialist

    1 week ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Chainlink Recruitment Full time

    We are recruiting for a Technical Sales Specialist in the Air Compression industry in Pine Town KZN In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have specialised in the technical understanding of compressed air solutions OR capital equipment, the B2B sales process and dynamics, territory management and superb interpersonal skills. At least 5...

  • External Sales representative Market related

    4 days ago

    Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa CTA Recruitment Full time

    Sales ConsultantOur client, a leader in the manufacture, distribution, and provisioning of innovative packaging, is looking for a Sales Consultant with a minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, specifically with experience approaching manufacturing companies. Please do not apply if you do not have experience approaching manufacturers.Duties &...

  • External Sales Representative Pinetown

    12 hours ago

    Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa CTA Recruitment Full time

    Sales ConsultantOur client, a leader in the manufacture, distribution, and provisioning of innovative packaging, is looking for a Sales Consultant with a minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, specifically approaching manufacturing companies. Please do not apply if you have no experience approaching manufacturers.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage and grow...

  • Regional Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Pinetown, South Africa Multi-Color Corporation Full time

    **Build your Career with an Industry Leader** **_ As a global leader in premium label solutions, our purpose is to deliver the world's best label solutions that help our customers build their brands, while adding value to our employees, our shareholders, and the communities in which we operate. _** **_If you share our vision and believe that you could...