THE JOB AT A GLANCE
 

A buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business.  Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.
 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
 

Key attributes and competencies

 

Ability to work under pressureGood communication & service orientated skillsPlanning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.Ability to think strategicallyLeadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity
 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 

A minimum of two years’ experience working within a buying/procurement environmentFMCG background experience preferredMatric/Grade 123 Year diploma or higher in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ ProcurementA degree/Diploma in the relevant field would be an advantage

 

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

Achieve repair and maintenance costs by ensuring competitive buying from suppliers (comply with CentralProcurement sourcing procedure) - Ensure timeous delivery and availability of spares/ stock to minimize the impact of downtime or stock shortagesDrive quarterly meetings with suppliers Drive SLA discussions with key suppliers Run departmental expenditure reports weekly and monthly Ensure emergency breakdown purchase orders are created within 48hrs Obtain competitive pricing for consumables ( minimum of 3 quotations) Reduce spares holding (by 5% ) by implementing supplier onsite stock consignment ( pay as and when you consume the spares) Source and purchase technical spares and consumables at lowest cost to company.Responsible for investigating and implementing savings Expediting & liaising with relevant staff regarding lead times, substitutes Responsible for reporting on function and maintenance of data Drawing up of Schedule Agreements / Service Level Agreements - Maintain accurate records of all purchases - Develop proactive relationships with OEM’s and 3rd party suppliers. - Ensure the security of stock