Senior Buyer

Category management of raw material for the company
- Assist Business Unit & Product Managers on their demand planning needs to determine optimal inventory ordering requirements, in line with company’s inventory policy and objectives.
- Raise Purchase requisition orders through ERP system, and converting these to purchase orders.
- Gathers information on material availability, and determines the reliability of suppliers, their products and services. Where necessary, facilitate the recommendations and approvals for new or alternate sources of supply
- Provide feedback to stake holders on raw material cost management, and forecast costs for manufactured products
- Resolve accounts payable queries for supplier invoices
- To comply with all SHEQ systems implemented relating to the position
- To adhere to all internal control policies as directed by management
- Raise non-conformances, report and follow-up with suppliers / service providers
- Assist with on-boarding of new suppliers / service providers

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Qualification in purchasing or supply chain management
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing / supply chain environment
- Computer literate in Excel, MS Word, Syspro, SAP