Buyer

About the position

We are ideally seeking a candidate that is honest, loyal and has integrity,
with expertise and qualifications in the following areas:-

• Degree/Diploma in purchasing, supply chain or relevant commercial qualification adefinite advantage
• FULLY Computer Literate
• At least 5 plus years experience in a purchasing environment
• Technical Background in terms of purchasing, a factory environment, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A go-getter!
• Willing to travel as may be required!
• Customer orientated!
• Attention to detail an absolute must!
• Kroschu purchasing and system experience a definite advantage

The successful candidate will be responsible for the:-

• Purchasing / ordering of all relevant equipment, consumables, material, etc. As may be required
• Co-ordinate orders and payments with the Finance Department
• Procurement of relevant production/maintenance tools, equipment, consumables etc.
• Supplier management, i.e. monitor supplier performance to drive process, service, quality and financial improvements
• Negotiate and ensure frame contracts are implemented for price value and stability
• Understand cost structures and initiate cost saving activities/projects
• Create PO's for respective commodities, request order confirmation and expedite delivery
• Participate in demand planning and forecasting for future tendering activities
• RFQ on day to day requirements based on specification provided by the internal requestor
• Support Sourcing Coordinator and Central/HQ with relevant procurement activities
• Creation and Maintenance of system part numbers for accurate business planning purpose
• Ensure purchasing policies and procedures are followed by reporting irregularities and/or deviations
• Procurement of capex, commodities, spare parts and services - Globally for relevant plants
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and administering procurement function, including solicitation, issuance and evaluation: purchasing of all commodities, services and construction and maintenance of supplier database Incumbents perform work requiring considerable independence, innovative and judgement to resolve a variety of complex procurement problems as may be applicable
• Assist Central Purchasing Services as required
• General duties as directed

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Desired Skills:

• Technical Background in terms of purchasing
• a factory environment
• etc. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A go-getter! Willing to travel as may be required! Customer orientated! Attention to detail an absolute must! Kroschu purchasing and system experience a definite advantage

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Rooted in the tradition of its 100-year history, the company faces market demands and the
expectations and wishes of its customers using its expertise in product development, logistics
and production. A high degree of flexibility typical of a medium-sized company with its short
decision-making processes is not the only factor that has a determining influence on how we
rank against our competitors.

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