Direct Material Buyer

2 days ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year


Minimum requirements:

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing, Logistics or related fields (NQF 5 / 6)
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP)
  • Knowledge of SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems
  • Up to 3 years as a Buyer or similar role in a Manufacturing environment

Responsibilities:

  • Purchasing (Buyer) Operations
  • Executes, expedites and maintains purchase orders and procurement of imported and local materials.
  • Sources alternative suppliers for local and imported materials.
  • Quarterly meeting with Technical to review material risk, new materials and alternatives.
  • Conducts daily, weekly and monthly reporting on system to ensure adequate document control and tracking.
  • Ensures accurate quality, quantity and availability of products.
  • Reports monthly on supplier performance.
  • Sources quotations and tenders from suppliers; negotiates delivery and lead times and processes transport arrangements to ensure OTIF delivery.
  • Ensures the shipping (Air freight and Sea freight) and Forex Department receives the necessary order details.
  • Supplier quality audits as agreed with SHEQ and supplier.
  • Administrative Support
  • Ensures correct information is obtained, documented and processed.
  • Compiles and maintains administration such as Imported Material Shipping, and other related documentation whilst ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Ensures all orders are systematically filed and relevant documentation are accurately attached.
  • Compliance
  • Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company
  • Identifies and reports risks or areas of concern to management within area of responsibility.
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
  • Cost Control
  • Promotes the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.
  • Controls expenditure and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager.
  • Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.
  • Negotiates improved payment terms with all suppliers, target is 60 days.
  • Explores potential consignment stock agreements.
  • Customer Service
  • Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
  • Identifies and solves problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values.

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