Import Buyer

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**
- Supplier Invoice received, checked & updated on excel shipping report

**Export & local distribution -local excludes commercial invoice preparation**
- Tariff heading determination via SARS website or directly from the clearing agent
- Manual Invoice & packing slip prepared via excel spreadsheet
- Waybill completion as per selected courier’s instruction

**Rebate**
- Issuing out-of-stock slips for stock received via Rebate requisition form
- Capturing of rebate stock records on excel spreadsheet, details extracted from DA 62 form from supplier
- Work out how many pairs were made from product - Calculations worked out from the rebate list
- Print out a list of rebate goods per month, file DA 62 forms & issue docs per month
- Daily physical checks of rebate store to ensure only rebate goods are stored

**Customs Application**
- Matric/Grade 12
- Tertiary Qualification in Supply Chain or Finance
- 5+ years of import buying experience in a manufacturing environment

**Skills**:

- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Ability to drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining product quality.
- Strong customer-facing skills.
- Presentable and professional.
- Supply Chain background and expertise.
- A strong finance background will be advantageous.
- Computer Literate, preferably on an MRP System.

**Salary**: R30,000.00 - R38,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)