Buyer

6 months ago


Durban, South Africa ParkerSteel Full time

Here at **Parker Steel **we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Buyer** to join our busy procurement department based at our satellite office in **Durban**.

You will be working on a **full time, permanent basis, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday** and in return, you will receive a **competitive salary of R15,000 per month dependent on experience**

**The Company**

ParkerSteel Limited are a processor and distributor of multi metal and engineering tool products to UK industry. Our business objectives are to provide competitive, bespoke quality products and services on a “just in time” basis. We are totally focused on providing a fast and reliable service to our customers, large and small, to support them in delivering their objectives.

ParkerSteel is part of a larger, extremely well-funded Multinational, £1bn+ conglomerate of Steel businesses, headquartered out of Dubai, employing in excess of 3,000 people.

Our staff are the core of our business and are the most valued asset. This is reflected in the way we are continuously investing and supporting our staff to improve their skills through training and development.

This is facilitated through innovation, clear and consistent communication to all stakeholders, and by commitment and effort to deliver value to all.

**The Role**

As part of an experienced team, you will report to the Purchasing Director to support the Purchasing function.

**Roles and Responsibilities will include**:

- Procurement of product categories under your control, ensuring all products within your area of responsibility are meeting or exceeding planned performance. This will include meeting nil sock / below minimum / delivery targets
- Planning stock purchases in accordance with Company guidelines
- Scheduling of deliveries & progressing of orders
- Monitoring and recording daily performance indicators including Maintaining Critical Stock, Supplier Assessment / Performance, Quality issues with Suppliers
- Booking in deliveries and dealing with discrepancies
- Managing contracts, projects and other ad hoc purchases assigned to you
- Negotiation with suppliers / best prices / rebates / early settlement discount
- Problem solving and thinking outside the box ensuring improvements are driven through
- Ensuring a free flow of information is maintained with the Purchasing Director and key stakeholders

**The Person**
- Proven purchasing experience in a stakeholder focused role
- Excellent communication skills. The ability to listen to, engage with and influence key stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management skill are key
- A positive attitude with a desire to develop and progress
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be proactive and able to drive your own development
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent MS Office skills, in particular Excel

**Benefits include**:

- Annual holiday allowance of 20 days

If you have the requirements listed to become our **Buyer** please click “apply” today. We would love to hear from you


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