Buyer/procurement

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Cosmetix (Pty) Ltd Full time

Cosmetix (Pty) Ltd manufactures, imports, exports and distributes various cosmetic products. The company supplies some of South Africa's largest retail chain stores and beauty salons.

Cosmetix was founded in 2003, after it successfully launched Caribbean Tan in South Africa. Caribbean Tan was the first brand to introduce professional or salon based "spray on tanning" to the South African market. It successfully marketed the concept, which has today become commonplace and is considered to be the most recognised and leading brand in the manufacture of self-tan products.

Cosmetix prides itself on its ability to successfully represent and market both local and international cosmetic brands. Cosmetix represents a number of leading international brands in South Africa, including essence and CATRICE - two of Germanys biggest selling make-up ranges. essence was launched by Cosmetix in South Africa in April 2009, and CATRICE in August 2012, both with unprecedented success.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain processes.
- Manage the procurement process, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.
- Ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained by implementing inventory management policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
- Develop and manage relationships with logistics and transportation providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve supply chain issues.
- Develop and maintain metrics and KPIs to measure supply chain performance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and set up interviews with them and the HOD to discuss future business
- Under limited supervision, perform duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies, and equipment
- Follow up on orders and deliveries on a daily basis and give feedback to senior management.
- Any other reasonable requests in line with the position and/or knowledge and experience

**Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**:

- At least 5 years of experience in a similar import / export role working with many products (e.g. over 1,000 SKU’s), suppliers and industry players across the supply chain
- Computer literate (Excellent Excel skills)
- Netstock or similar forecasting system experience is important.
- Have a sense of urgency, a problem solver with an analytical mindset with good interpersonal skills
- Experience in the beauty or FMCG industry
- Pastel experience is an advantage.
- Database upkeep

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is an advantage.
- Proven experience in the procurement industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with supply chain management software.
- Knowledge of logistics and transportation best practices.
- Understanding of inventory management practices.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/06/05



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