Technical Buyer

**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain relationships with **suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers** to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Conduct **supplier audits and site visits** to assess quality, compliance, and efficiency.
- Negotiate **contracts, pricing, and service agreements** to optimize cost savings and quality assurance.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate **just-in-time procurement** to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Work closely with **production**to understand technical requirements and provide procurement solutions.
- Ensure all purchases comply with **industry standards, food safety regulations and company policies**.
- Prepare reports on **procurement performance, cost analysis, and supplier evaluations**.
- Stay up to date with **new technologies and trends** in abattoir equipment and QSR supply chain management.

**Requirements**:

- ** Proven experience** as a **Technical Buyer** in the **QSR or food manufacturing industry**, specifically within **chicken abattoirs**this is a must have.
- Strong understanding of **technical procurement, supply chain management, and vendor negotiation**.
- Willingness and ability to **travel frequently** for supplier audits, inspections, and negotiations.
- Proficiency in **procurement software and ERP systems**.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Knowledge of **food safety standards, equipment maintenance and operational requirements** in chicken processing.
- ** Degree or diploma** in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

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